What Does it Mean?
Kidney stones are formed when waste products in the urine become too concentrated and crystallize. Poor kidney function may result from various factors, including dehydration, metabolic imbalances, and deficiencies in key nutrients that help regulate calcium, oxalate, and uric acid levels. Functional medicine approaches aim to prevent stone formation by addressing these underlying imbalances.
How Did We Get There?
Root Causes:
- Chronic dehydration leading to concentrated urine
- High dietary intake of oxalates, sodium, or animal proteins
- Magnesium and vitamin B deficiencies affecting calcium and oxalate metabolism
- pH imbalances in urine, promoting crystallization
- Impaired kidney filtration or metabolic disorders
Signs & Symptoms:
- Severe pain in the lower back, abdomen, or groin
- Frequent and painful urination
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
How Do We Treat It?
Functional medicine interventions focus on hydration, mineral balance, and pH regulation to prevent stone formation.
Supplement Protocol
| Supplement | Function | Dosage & Frequency |
| Endura | Electrolyte balance and hydration support | 1 packet with or without food, three times daily |
| D-Mannose Powder | Supports urinary tract health | 1 tsp of powder with food, twice daily |
| Vita Microbe | Supports microbiome balance | 3 capsules with or without food, daily |
| Vita Defense | Antioxidant and immune support | 1 capsule without food, daily |
| V-Pax | Mitochondrial and metabolic support | 2 capsules with food, daily |
| Vita-Candid | Antifungal and microbiome balance | 2 capsules 20-30 minutes prior to food, twice daily |
| Levo Plasmin | Cardiovascular and blood flow support | 1 capsule without food, twice daily |
| Vita-Uric Pro | Supports uric acid balance | 3 capsule without food, daily |
| CoQ-10 300 mg | Mitochondrial and cardiovascular support | 2 capsule with food, daily |
| Vita DIM | Hormonal and inflammatory balance | 2 capsules with or without food, daily |
| Vita-Glutathione | Antioxidant and detoxification support | 1 capsule with or without food, daily |
| Vita B Methyl | Methylation and neurological support | 1 capsule without food, daily |
| V-Inflamma | Anti-inflammatory and cellular protection | 1 capsule without food, daily |
| Vita-Digestyzyme | Supports digestion and nutrient absorption | 2 capsule 20-30 minutes prior to food, twice daily |
| Renagen DTX | Kidney detoxification and support | 3 capsules without food, daily |
| Magnesium | Electrolyte balance and muscle relaxation | 2 capsule with or without food, daily |
| V-Collagen | Structural support for connective tissues and kidneys | 1 scoop of powder without food, daily |
| SBI Powder | Gut and immune support | 1 scoop of powder in cold liquids, daily |
| Gluta Protect | Detoxification and antioxidant support | 1 scoop of powder without food, daily |
| Vita Buffered C Powder | Immune and antioxidant support | ¼ scoop of powder with food, twice daily |
| Vita-Biotic | Probiotic support | 3 capsule without food, daily |
| Vita-Flux | Circulatory and endothelial function support | 2 capsules 20-30 minutes prior to food, twice daily |
Additional Lifestyle Interventions:
- Hydration: Aim for at least 2-3 liters of water daily to dilute urine and prevent stone formation.
- Dietary Adjustments: Reduce oxalate-rich foods (e.g., spinach, nuts) and sodium intake while maintaining moderate calcium consumption.
- Urinary pH Management: Adjust dietary intake of acidic or alkaline foods based on stone type.