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Evidence indicates that an adequate or higher consumption of milk products does not increase the risk of developing kidney stones.

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Milk Products and Kidney Stones

Data from prospective cohort studies, randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews indicates that milk products and dietary calcium in particular may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.

Keywords: randomized controlled trials, systematic review, urinary calcium, oxalate, calcium oxalate, kidney stones, calcium

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