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This has competing and conflicting data, but ultimately, magnesium helps prevent new kidney stones. Magnesium 400mg to 800mg daily, along with vitamin B6 50mg 1-2 times daily and pure lemon juice help reduce stone formation. Also cut down on red meat and increase water intake.

References:

1. Johansson G, Backman U, Danielson BG, et al. Biochemical and clinical effects of the prophylactic treatment of renal calcium stones with magnesium hydroxide. J Urol 1980;124:770–4 Magnes Res. 2017 Nov 1;30(4):107-119. doi: 10.1684/mrh.2018.0429.

2. Effect of urine pH and magnesium on calcium oxalate saturation https://www.renalandurologynews.com/commentary/kidney-stone-prevention-fact-versus-fiction/article/217239/. Accessed 5/30/2019.