PubHawk
January 2002 PMID 11784873

Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria.

Loris Borghi, Tania Schianchi, Tiziana Meschi, Angela Guerra, Franca Allegri, Umberto Maggiore, Almerico Novarini

Download social card

Mentions

69
Peak: 6 in Aug 2022
across 6 sources since Sep 2016

Extended reach

144,085
potential audience

Total likes

2,680

Video views

104,400

Mentions per month

Sep 2016 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Facebook50 posts
  • X / Twitter12 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts
  • Reddit1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a moderate appreciation of the study, with examples like praise for the 'elegant RCTs' and comments on dietary impacts, showing that participants are engaged and see potential implications, though some comments are informational rather than transformative.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the findings of the study, highlighting the effectiveness of a normal-calcium, low-animal-protein, low-salt diet in preventing kidney stones.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate interest, with some posts calling the study groundbreaking but also referencing related topics such as treatment protocols and dietary approaches.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference the study's details, discuss its implications, and mention influential researchers, indicating active interest and engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some posts emphasize the importance of dietary management, the overall influence on practice or policy remains uncertain, hence a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • A five-year study comparing diets for preventing kidney stones in men with hypercalciuria found that a diet with normal calcium, reduced animal protein, and salt was more effective at preventing recurrences than the traditional low-calcium diet.
  • The study showed that fewer men experienced stone relapse on the normal-calcium, low-animal-protein, low-salt diet (12 out of 60) compared to the low-calcium diet group (23 out of 60), with a significant reduction in risk.
  • Both diets lowered urinary calcium levels, but the normal-calcium diet increased urinary oxalate slightly, while the low-calcium diet decreased it; overall, the combination of normal calcium with reduced animal protein and salt offered better protection against stones.]
Read the full abstract

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Daniel A. González-Padilla
@Daniel_Urologia · X

He managed to perform two elegant RCT's that helped shape the current protocols of stone prevention in this very frequent disease. He sadly passed away in 2018 but his achievements will be forever remembered. https://t.co/Bww7I5OPJz https://t.co/UvpexMuagK #UroSoMe https://t.co/C1O2n0RuC6

Oct 24, 2020 · 9 likes · 2,511 followers View post →
Daniel A. González-Padilla
@Daniel_Urologia · X

Here another bunch of landmark studies, monay non-oncology related. (I know I'm a weirdo, I keep lists with papers that are relevant) Comparison of Two Diets for the Prevention of Recurrent Stones in Idiopathic Hypercalciuria ( 10.1056/NEJMoa010369 ) 1/n https://t.co/MS0uLttiKT

Aug 27, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 2,511 followers View post →
Lucile Figueres
@LucileFigueres · X

14/ ... çà diminue le risque de calcul oxalocalcique vu que l'oxalurie diminue (même si l’étude est imparfaite car régimes sodés non équivalents...) Si vous ne mangez pas de Ca, vous irez le chercher dans vos os = + de calculs et ostéopénie #doublepeine https://t.co/Mmd83BG3Ym https://t.co/Y1855qdgMU

Aug 2, 2021 · 5 likes · 2,220 followers View post →
Tejas Desai, MD, MBA
@nephondemand · X

@Husamjz Thiazides

Sep 1, 2020 · 1 like · 11,993 followers View post →
Manuel Marquez (he/him)
@Kidney_Power · X

@ArgaizR @GmoCoronado @cnavadr DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369

Mar 22, 2022 · 1 like · 1,664 followers View post →
Earthling
@_earthling74 · X

@theproof https://t.co/XmBD8gfmKR

Jun 15, 2023 · 1 like · 436 followers View post →

All mentions

Earthling
@_earthling74 · X

@theproof https://t.co/XmBD8gfmKR

Jun 15, 2023 · 1 like · 436 followers View post →
jonnyhodl
@jonnyhodl · X

@CarnivoreMD @TheMinimalists https://t.co/7gML0ChFKI https://t.co/kJjnDWpkbb

Mar 28, 2023 · 9,569 followers View post →
Jathin Bandari
@JathinBandari · X

@trengriffin Medicine, like economics, is highly counter-intuitive: https://t.co/FfsSzfrSur

Feb 25, 2023 · 268 followers View post →
Andrew Mente
@ToYourHealth101 · X

@ThomasWales8 @CarnivoreMD It's a multi-component trial, so not designed to isolate the impact of any individual food. That said, the dairy effect is undeniable. Here is the link to the study. https://t.co/UHAmp5fjRD

Jan 22, 2023 · 4,426 followers View post →
Adil Rashid MD
@adil_rashidk · X

RT @Daniel_Urologia: Here another bunch of landmark studies, monay non-oncology related. (I know I'm a weirdo, I keep lists with papers tha…

Aug 28, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,457 followers View post →
Anton Zarraonandia
@antonzarrachile · X

RT @Daniel_Urologia: Here another bunch of landmark studies, monay non-oncology related. (I know I'm a weirdo, I keep lists with papers tha…

Aug 28, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,198 followers View post →
Rodrigo España Navarro
@DrEspanaUro · X

RT @Daniel_Urologia: Here another bunch of landmark studies, monay non-oncology related. (I know I'm a weirdo, I keep lists with papers tha…

Aug 28, 2022 · 3 shares · 869 followers View post →
Daniel A. González-Padilla
@Daniel_Urologia · X

Here another bunch of landmark studies, monay non-oncology related. (I know I'm a weirdo, I keep lists with papers that are relevant) Comparison of Two Diets for the Prevention of Recurrent Stones in Idiopathic Hypercalciuria ( 10.1056/NEJMoa010369 ) 1/n https://t.co/MS0uLttiKT

Aug 27, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 2,511 followers View post →
Manuel Marquez (he/him)
@Kidney_Power · X

@ArgaizR @GmoCoronado @cnavadr DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369

Mar 22, 2022 · 1 like · 1,664 followers View post →
Lucile Figueres
@LucileFigueres · X

14/ ... çà diminue le risque de calcul oxalocalcique vu que l'oxalurie diminue (même si l’étude est imparfaite car régimes sodés non équivalents...) Si vous ne mangez pas de Ca, vous irez le chercher dans vos os = + de calculs et ostéopénie #doublepeine https://t.co/Mmd83BG3Ym https://t.co/Y1855qdgMU

Aug 2, 2021 · 5 likes · 2,220 followers View post →
Daniel A. González-Padilla
@Daniel_Urologia · X

He managed to perform two elegant RCT's that helped shape the current protocols of stone prevention in this very frequent disease. He sadly passed away in 2018 but his achievements will be forever remembered. https://t.co/Bww7I5OPJz https://t.co/UvpexMuagK #UroSoMe https://t.co/C1O2n0RuC6

Oct 24, 2020 · 9 likes · 2,511 followers View post →
Tejas Desai, MD, MBA
@nephondemand · X

@Husamjz Thiazides

Sep 1, 2020 · 1 like · 11,993 followers View post →
Joel Topf
@kidneyboy.bsky.social · Bluesky

Moving on to dietary changes going over the borghi NEJM study http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 Go read the whole thing if you haven't. Jennifer Ennis #KidneyCon

Apr 7, 2018 View post →
Nephrolithiasis: A Core Curriculum | PDF | Diseases And Disorders ...
News

https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 is acid-base balance. Metabolic acidosis increases ➢ Coe FL, Worcester EM, Evan AP. Idiopathic hyper- proximal tubule ...

Dec 17, 2025 View →
Kidney stones are preventable—know your risk and stay hydrated
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Dec 13, 2025 View →
Kidney stone pain is preventable — and treatable! High uric acid ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Dec 5, 2025 View →
common mistake ruins circulation after 70
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369. No photo description available. Autumn White and 76 others. 77 reactions ·. 18 comments. ·. 11 shares. James ...

Dec 3, 2025 View →
Keeping your kidneys healthy begins with daily habits that support ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Dec 3, 2025 View →
A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan was hospitalized with severe lower ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Dec 2, 2025 View →
Staying hydrated prevents kidney stones
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Nov 30, 2025 View →
Steps To Keep Your Kidneys Stone Free | Kidney Health Tips ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Nov 17, 2025 View →
What prevents kidney stones?
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278. No photo ...

Oct 26, 2025 View →
The most preventive measure for kidney stones is; A) Drinking plenty ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Oct 26, 2025 View →
The most preventive measure for kidney stones is; A) Drinking plenty ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278. No photo ...

Oct 26, 2025 View →
Causes of Kidney Stones Common Causes 1. Dehydration ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Sep 20, 2025 View →
Foods to Eat (Kidney-Friendly & Preventive) These help reduce the ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Sep 17, 2025 View →
Preventive measure for kidney stones?
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Sep 5, 2025 View →
What prevents kidney stones?
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Sep 5, 2025 View →
Kidney stones aren't just painful in the lower back, they can disrupt ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Aug 28, 2025 View →
Kidney stones can disrupt your life and put a hold on everyday ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Aug 25, 2025 View →
How to avoid kidney problem: -Drink up to 3 litres of waters daily ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Aug 23, 2025 View →
Did you know that men are twice as likely to develop kidney stones ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jun 20, 2025 View →
Kidney stones are painful, but the good news is that they can often ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

May 28, 2025 View →
Simple diet for kidney stone..
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

May 25, 2025 View →
What are the causes and symptoms of kidney stones?
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

May 23, 2025 View →
Kidney stones are a common health problem that can affect anyone ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Apr 30, 2025 View →
One out of 10 people will get a kidney stone sometime during their ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Apr 12, 2025 View →
Grade 10 physics Final exam Chapter (1-11) 100 marks
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17525693 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23676355 http://www.ijbs ...

Jan 18, 2025 View →
Foods that contribute to kidney stones and their prevention
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Oct 9, 2024 View →
Preventing kidney stones Around 1 in 10 people will have a kidney ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Sep 2, 2024 View →
How to prevent kidney stones?
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Aug 4, 2024 View →
# How to clean kidneys? https://sites.google.com/view ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jul 18, 2024 View →
Healthy tips for the week!! Does eating any fruit reduce the risk of ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jun 28, 2024 View →
Kidney stones can be painful but they don't come without notice ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Apr 6, 2024 View →
Prevention of Kidney Stones through Hydration and Diet
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278. No photo ...

Jan 12, 2024 View →
Guarding your kidneys: 10 foods that can cause kidney stones
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Nov 6, 2023 View →
Kidney stones can be extremely... - Andrew Weil, M.D. | Facebook
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Oct 28, 2023 View →
Nuts high in oxalate to avoid for kidney health
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jul 28, 2023 View →
If you don't drink enough water, your body tries to concentrate urine ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Mar 31, 2023 View →
So what can I do to prevent urinary calculi !? I see where some say ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Nov 3, 2022 View →
If you get #kidneystones once, your risk of getting a second stone ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Aug 23, 2022 View →
蔬菜里的抗营养素真有那么伤肠胃吗？|凝集素|植物性|植酸|矿物质 ...
News

doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369. [3]Liu RH. Health-promoting components of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Adv Nutr. 2013 May 1;4(3):384S-92S ...

Aug 19, 2022 View →
How To Prevent Kidney Stones.
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Mar 4, 2022 View →
Preventing Recurring Kidney Stones: Dietary Tips 1. Hydrate well ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Oct 1, 2021 View →
Foods to avoid for kidney stone prevention
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Aug 19, 2021 View →
What Are Urologists Saying About Preventing Kidney Stones? Take ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278. No photo ...

Apr 14, 2021 View →
Reminder Alert!! Don't forget to drink enough Water Today. If you ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Mar 23, 2021 View →
Prevent Kidney Disease Naturally Tips by Doc Willie Ong (Internist ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jan 22, 2021 View →
What to take to AVOID kidney stones??
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jan 19, 2021 View →
Half of people who have had a kidney stone will develop another ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Dec 11, 2020 View →
Prevent Kidney Stones Naturally . . . #nephrology #kidney ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Sep 26, 2020 View →
When minerals in your urine become highly concentrated, they ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jun 23, 2020 View →
Diet Restrictions & Vegetarianism/Vegan : r/DebateAVegan
Reddit

https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa010369?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ...

Aug 26, 2018 View →
What to avoid in diet with kidney stones?
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Feb 17, 2018 View →
Kidney cleaning solutions: hydration, diet, and more
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Jan 20, 2018 View →
An Asian Man With Recurrent Kidney Stones - Renal and Urology ...
News

doi:10.1056/NEJMoa010369. Answer: C. Nephrolithiasis affects 13% of men and 7% of women in the United States Worldwide prevalence is ...

Aug 31, 2017 View →
Renal stones: Among the following, the most important dietary ...
Facebook

org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa010369 http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/10/2763.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11585278 · No photo ...

Sep 15, 2016 View →