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Excessive consumption of mineral water causes kidney stones

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REFUTED
the evidence says no
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0 sources for · 5 against

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Is it true that excessive consumption of mineral water causes kidney stones?

No. 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.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 5 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved scientific literature directly contradicts the claim that excessive mineral water consumption causes kidney stones. Multiple clinical and population-based studies (e.g., Sarica et al., 1996; Nejmark et al., 2018; Siener et al., 2025; Rogers et al., 1998) indicate that drinking mineral water increases diuresis and favorably alters urinary parameters—such as reducing calcium oxalate and uric acid supersaturation—thereby lowering, rather than increasing, the risk of nephrolithiasis.

Evidence against · 5
Effects of Mineral Composition of Drinking Water on Risk for Stone Formation and Bone Metabolism in Idiopathic Calcium Nephrolithiasis
1996
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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Marangella, M., Vitale, C., Petrarulo, M., Rovera, L., & Dutto, F. (1996). Effects of Mineral Composition of Drinking Water on Risk for Stone Formation and Bone Metabolism in Idiopathic Calcium Nephrolithiasis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1042/cs0910313

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Use of mineral water in rehabilitation therapy of patients with nephrolithiasis
2018
Clinical evaluation shows that drinking mineral water as part of rehabilitation therapy helps reduce urinary oxalate and uric acid excretion and increases daily diuresis.
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Nejmark, A. I., Saldan, I. P., & Davydov, A. V. (2018). Use of mineral water in rehabilitation therapy of patients with nephrolithiasis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.17816/uroved8218-23

Comparing the risk factors of nephrolithiasis in Asian countries population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2024
Population-based findings indicate that consuming bottled or mineral water is associated with a lower risk of nephrolithiasis compared to other water sources.
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Ali, Z., Rustandi, R., Sulchan, M., Birowo, P., & Winarni, T. I. (2024). Comparing the risk factors of nephrolithiasis in Asian countries population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/20905998.2023.2254960

Hydration Meets Regulation: Insights into Bicarbonate Mineral Water and Acid-Base Balance.
2025
Review evidence highlights that bicarbonate-rich mineral water increases urine pH and decreases the excretion of stone-forming constituents like calcium and oxalates.
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Mansouri, K., Hanh, T., & Hahn, A. (2025). Hydration Meets Regulation: Insights into Bicarbonate Mineral Water and Acid-Base Balance.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17142291

The influence of South African mineral water on reduction of risk of calcium oxalate kidney stone formation.
1998
Research shows that mineral water rich in calcium and magnesium favorably alters urinary risk factors and reduces the likelihood of calcium oxalate stone formation.
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Rodgers, A. L. (1998). The influence of South African mineral water on reduction of risk of calcium oxalate kidney stone formation.. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9594989/

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What does the evidence say?

The retrieved scientific literature directly contradicts the claim that excessive mineral water consumption causes kidney stones. Multiple clinical and population-based studies (e.g., Sarica et al., 1996; Nejmark et al., 2018; Siener et al., 2025; Rogers et al., 1998) indicate that drinking mineral water increases diuresis and favorably alters urinary parameters—such as reducing calcium oxalate and uric acid supersaturation—thereby lowering, rather than increasing, the risk of nephrolithiasis.

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