Excessive consumption of mineral water causes kidney stones
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 10/100
Evidence consistently refutes the claim that mineral water causes kidney stones; instead, studies demonstrate that mineral water consumption increases urine output and can reduce the biochemical risk factors associated with stone formation.
Evidence against · 5
Effects of Mineral Composition of Drinking Water on Risk for Stone Formation and Bone Metabolism in Idiopathic Calcium Nephrolithiasis
1996 · cited by 48
The study demonstrates that mineral water consumption increases urine output and decreases stone-forming risk factors such as calcium oxalate supersaturation.
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More against · 4
Use of mineral water in rehabilitation therapy of patients with nephrolithiasis
2018 · cited by 2
Clinical evaluation shows that drinking mineral water as part of rehabilitation therapy helps reduce urinary oxalate and uric acid excretion and increases daily diuresis.
Comparing the risk factors of nephrolithiasis in Asian countries population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2024 · cited by 0
Population-based findings indicate that consuming bottled or mineral water is associated with a lower risk of nephrolithiasis compared to other water sources.
Hydration Meets Regulation: Insights into Bicarbonate Mineral Water and Acid-Base Balance.
2025 · cited by 0
Review evidence highlights that bicarbonate-rich mineral water increases urine pH and decreases the excretion of stone-forming constituents like calcium and oxalates.
The influence of South African mineral water on reduction of risk of calcium oxalate kidney stone formation.
1998 · cited by 0
Research shows that mineral water rich in calcium and magnesium favorably alters urinary risk factors and reduces the likelihood of calcium oxalate stone formation.