Doe Tea cause Kidney Stones?

Question

I love iced tea... and drink it almost everday... well yesterday my boyfriend told me i better stop drinking it becuase he heard it causes kidney stones... is this true???? I thought tea was good for you!!

Answer 1

This report suggests that tea and coffee can REDUCE the risk of kidney stones while apple and grapefruit juice may increase the risk! http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/rel...

Answer 2

no.

Answer 3

No.  Many studies suggest it can prevent them.

However, people prone to forming calcium oxalate stones, which are rare except for in those with chronic inflammation of the bowel, are generally advised by their physicians to avoid black tea, as it is moderately high oxalate.