Kidney Stones May Be Prevented By Citrus Extract
Researchers have found evidence that a natural citrus fruit extract can inhibit the growth of painful kidney stones and even dissolve the crystals. The compound hydroxycitrate (HCA) can dissolve calcium oxalate crystals, the most common component of human kidney stones, said the study that prepares the groundwork to design an effective drug for the painful condition. “HCA shows promise as a potential therapy to prevent kidney stones,” the researchers wrote in the study published onlne in the journal Nature. The findings are the result of a combination of experimental studies,…
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