I have read on a few blog posts and web pages that ketogenic diets can increase the risk of kidney stones. Some say things like “kidney stones are a known side-effect of keto”. Can someone back that up (or refute it!) with any studies? Additionally, can someone provide studies showing how to minimize the risk of kidney stones? Whether ketogenic or not.
Thank you.
Dr Fung is a kidney specialist doctor. He is a proponent of ketogenic diet, and fasting.
He has been a guest on Carl’s and Richard’s 2 keto dudes podcast.
You can view Dr Jason Fung’s website here:
Fiorella, I searched for “kidney stones” on the website that you linked, and didn’t find any articles about them.
Bobbysgirl, thanks for the tip! I am looking for citations and references to scientific studies though 
Some basic info here:
https://www.ketogenicforums.com/t/ketosis-and-kidney-stones/1018/2?u=carolt
Dr. Berg talks about the risk of calcium stones (kidney stones) developing in the kidney from a ketosis diet and what to do about it. Research Study on Calcium & Kidney Stones: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393945/ If you are concerned about kidney stones, simply add lemon to your water daily. Lemon can break down calcium oxylate stones that in rare causes could develop from consuming too much kale. However I have not seen this on one case myself, but there is a small chance it could happen.
