N Engl J Med March 1993 PMID 8441427

A prospective study of dietary calcium and other nutrients and the risk of symptomatic kidney stones.

G C Curhan, W C Willett, E B Rimm, M J Stampfer

Mentions

27
Peak: 2 in Feb 2024
across 5 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

172,847
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3,065

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What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect support and curiosity about the protective role of dietary calcium, with posts emphasizing scientific mechanisms like calcium binding to oxalate and sharing related research. The tone blends factual references with personal anecdotes, demonstrating both interest and engagement in applying the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that increased dietary calcium may help prevent kidney stones, referencing studies and common biochemical mechanisms.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high engagement with the topic, including sharing links, personal commentary, and referencing related studies, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are actively discussing the research, sharing personal experiences, and suggesting dietary adjustments, reflecting a moderate level of deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence personal dietary habits and academic understanding, indicating a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that higher dietary calcium intake is associated with a lower risk of developing symptomatic kidney stones in men without a history of stones.
  • In addition to calcium, higher intake of animal protein increases kidney stone risk, while greater consumption of potassium and fluids decreases it.
  • The findings suggest that contrary to previous concerns, consuming more dietary calcium may actually protect against kidney stones rather than increase their risk.]

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Amy Yau
@amyaimei · X

Correct, you should not. Calcium intake has been found to reduce risk of stone formation likely by binding intestinal oxalate and reducing oxalate absorption. https://t.co/SWB9kztVpD https://t.co/pAKkjent61

Dec 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 2,273 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

@DupontDaniel2 @LowOxCoach1 A few papers to get the ball rolling: https://t.co/2fXvKg8Dr1 & https://t.co/GHkAAZ0Kd2 & https://t.co/0jgVlbFu7C

Jan 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 26,023 followers View post →
EmptyBee
@BennettEmpty · X

I was going to make a joke that I eat so much yogurt I'll probably get kidney stones, but I just found out that diets high in calcium may be protective of kidney stones. So I'll be upping my daily portion of @SiggisDairy

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,092 followers View post →
Jawad
@Hangul93 · X

https://t.co/tsNHP9VxNr

Mar 22, 2024 · 1 like · 2,012 followers View post →
TheVitaDoc
@VitaDoc1 · X

Calcium & Kidney stone prevention ⸻ ❓Could More Dietary Calcium Prevent Kidney Stones? Inspired by this Study NEJM 1993 paper titled “A Prospective Study of Dietary Calcium and Other Nutrients and the Risk of Symptomatic Kidney Stones”

May 6, 2025 · 18,426 followers View post →
Diego Santillan
@diesantillan · X

Here's the link to the full paper! https://t.co/zDmNlw9fUx https://t.co/nySMXSuEmT

Apr 16, 2020 · 1,959 followers View post →

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TheVitaDoc
@VitaDoc1 · X

Calcium & Kidney stone prevention ⸻ ❓Could More Dietary Calcium Prevent Kidney Stones? Inspired by this Study NEJM 1993 paper titled “A Prospective Study of Dietary Calcium and Other Nutrients and the Risk of Symptomatic Kidney Stones”

May 6, 2025 · 18,426 followers View post →
Jawad
@Hangul93 · X

https://t.co/tsNHP9VxNr

Mar 22, 2024 · 1 like · 2,012 followers View post →
Béri Béri
@its_barbieri · X

@konnnayuki aqui o artigo que baseou isso https://t.co/9kkNaogn0s

Feb 19, 2024 · 108 followers View post →
Lacus Temporis
@EOlden61 · X

@ValerieAnne1970 @drawandstrike A Prospective Study of Dietary Calcium and Other Nutrients and the Risk of Symptomatic Kidney Stones Oxalate isn’t the problem, lack of calcium is. https://t.co/4YYQPhIn89.

Feb 13, 2024 · 73 followers View post →
EmptyBee
@BennettEmpty · X

I was going to make a joke that I eat so much yogurt I'll probably get kidney stones, but I just found out that diets high in calcium may be protective of kidney stones. So I'll be upping my daily portion of @SiggisDairy

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,092 followers View post →
Cookie Blocks
@pantalianmon · X

#BIOE340 https://t.co/GFvkSG6vub

May 19, 2021 · 5 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

@DupontDaniel2 @LowOxCoach1 A few papers to get the ball rolling: https://t.co/2fXvKg8Dr1 & https://t.co/GHkAAZ0Kd2 & https://t.co/0jgVlbFu7C

Jan 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 26,023 followers View post →
Amy Yau
@amyaimei · X

Correct, you should not. Calcium intake has been found to reduce risk of stone formation likely by binding intestinal oxalate and reducing oxalate absorption. https://t.co/SWB9kztVpD https://t.co/pAKkjent61

Dec 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 2,273 followers View post →
Diego Santillan
@diesantillan · X

Here's the link to the full paper! https://t.co/zDmNlw9fUx https://t.co/nySMXSuEmT

Apr 16, 2020 · 1,959 followers View post →