Kidney Stone Diet Science
When I talk about how to prevent kidney stones, everything I share is based on science. I like to teach in a simple way, but I want you to know that all my advice comes from real research.
This page has important science articles about kidney stones. These articles explain why kidney stones form, how diet can help, what surgeries might be needed, and what puts people at risk. These are the same resources I often share with my patients.
Working With Dr. Fred Coe
For almost 30 years, I’ve worked with Dr. Fred Coe. He is one of the top kidney stone researchers in the world. At 88 years old, Dr. Coe has spent over 55 years studying kidney stones and is known worldwide as an expert.
Dr. Coe is a distinguished nephrologist at the University of Chicago whose extensive research has shaped our understanding of kidney stone formation and prevention. His research has helped us understand how kidney stones form and how to prevent them. You can find his research on Google Scholar. His website also has helpful information from many kidney stone experts.
Dr. Coe is my teacher and friend. We still work together every week to find new ways to help people avoid kidney stones.
How to Use This Page
If you want to learn about the science behind our advice, the articles below will give you lots of good information.
If you just want simple tips to prevent kidney stones without all the science details, please visit our Kidney Stone Diet Goals page for easy-to-follow advice.