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How to Get More Calcium and Prevent Kidney Stones

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Dec 7, 2018

Did your doctor tell you to stop all dairy once you formed a stone? If so, you are not alone.

Many doctors tell their patients to stop eating foods that contain calcium. The problem with this advice is that eliminating calcium from your diet can cause stones.

Most stone formers, in fact, most adults, are not getting enough calcium. Below you will find out why you need calcium and how to get more of it each day.

Why You Need Dietary Calcium

Not only will eating your RDA (recommended daily allowance) of calcium prevent new kidney stones, but it will also minimize your risk of osteoporosis. Bottom line is you need to get calcium to keep your bones healthy and, if you are a stone former, to lower your risk of kidney stones.

Why is My Urine Calcium High?

Here are several reasons why you may have too much calcium in your urine.

  1. You are eating too much salt (this pulls calcium from bone into urine).
  2. You are eating too much sugar (this pulls calcium from bone into urine).
  3. You are eating too many foods high in protein (this causes calcium pulled from bone to spill into urine).
  4. You are taking too many Tums (they contain calcium) to alleviate indigestion.
  5. You are taking your calcium supplements incorrectly.
  6. You are taking too much of your calcium supplement.
  7. You are not absorbing your calcium supplements due to other medical conditions.Your parathyroid is overreacting (a simple blood and urine test will tell you).
  8. You have idiopathic hypercalciuria – a genetic trait that causes calcium loss from bones.

How Much Calcium Do You Need Each Day

Women need 1,000 mg/day if you are still getting your period and 1,200 mg/day if you are postmenopausal.

Men need 1,000 mg/day.

Here is a helpful link to the NIH website that discusses your calcium needs and calcium-rich food sources. Please note that not all of the foods listed on the NIH website will be a good source of calcium if you are trying to limit oxalate and sodium.

How Calcium Lessens Stone Risk

Getting your RDA of calcium helps reduce the amount of oxalate in your body by binding calcium with oxalate in your large intestine so that oxalate can leave the body as waste. If you are not getting enough calcium, oxalate cannot leave the body and gets reabsorbed back into the bloodstream. No calcium, more oxalate!

Pairing Calcium Foods with Oxalate Foods AT THE SAME TIME

If you are going to eat food that is high in oxalate, make sure you are pairing that food with a food high in calcium. For example, you could put a couple of walnuts in your yogurt or drink milk with your peanut butter sandwich.

Vegan Patients

If you are vegan you can choose milk alternatives that are low in oxalates like unsweetened flax, coconut, pea, oatmeal or rice milk.

Lactose Intolerant Patients

If lactose bothers you, try lactose-free milk. I drink Fairlife lactose-free milk because it tastes good but choose any brand you like.

Taking Calcium Supplements

You probably know what I am going to say, don’t you? You absorb your nutrients much better from food than you do supplements. That being said, some of you, for a variety of reasons, might find it hard to get the amount of calcium you need every day from foods. If this is the case, then use a supplement. However, knowing how to do it is very important.

First, calculate how much calcium you are getting from food (many other foods contain some calcium, not just dairy products). Once you see what your daily amount of calcium from food is, adjust your supplements from that baseline. Always take calcium with a meal, not with a snack. Do not go over the RDA. MORE IS NOT BETTER. Most importantly, take calcium supplements throughout the day, not all at once.

Weight Gain with More Calcium

When I work with my patients, I always remind them to allow for extra calories. You can’t add a few hundred calories per day from milk (or other foods/drinks) without reducing calories elsewhere. Just a friendly reminder!

Calcium and Constipation

Dairy products can be constipating for some patients. Always try to get plenty of fiber from plants, fruits, and healthy grains. There are many food options when on a low oxalate diet.


To learn more about exactly how to get the dietary calcium you need and how to properly implement The Kidney Stone Prevention Diet, have a look at my course page.

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About the Author Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

Jill Harris is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who specializes in kidney stone prevention. Her goal is to teach you what you need to know and, more importantly, how to put that knowledge to work so you can stop forming stones. For good.

Comments

  1. Nini Graham

    October 6, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    I’m taking a calcium supplement called. Algaecal Plus. It’s a plant based (ocean algae) plus vitamins & minerals, for bone health. Are you familiar with this, and what is your opinion, for someone like me who was diagnosed with osteoporosis, even tho I’ve always consumed dairy, as well as other calcium supplements? Next Dexa in Dec will tell if this is working for me. Meanwhile, I’m doing all I can to prevent kidney stones!

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      October 13, 2019 at 8:27 am

      Hi Nini,
      I am not well-schooled on that particular supplement. I have written an article about calcium and why it is important in stone disease and do address supplements in it. Go here:https://kidneystonediet.com/why-you-need-calcium-and-how-to-get-more-of-it/
      Best, Jill

      Reply
      • Roberta

        October 1, 2020 at 1:17 pm

        I too was wondering about AlgaeCal supplements. Do you have any plans to look at the product and research supporting it’s effectiveness. I’m always suspect of research coming from the source promoting the product, however, maybe you know or have the resources to check on the doctor and researcher that have videos on the AlgaeCal website. I’m impressed that the product is plant based and has important bone health vitamins and minerals and with the long periods of research as well as testimonials.

        Reply
        • Jill Harris

          October 6, 2020 at 3:11 pm

          Hi Roberta,
          I am boring and not a big fan of supplements unless a blood test reveals they are needed. I do my best to get my nutrients from foods and drink.
          Love, the party pooper

          Reply
    • robin Levandov

      October 20, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      Hi— I just ordered this as well and I produce stones. Have you found the answer to your question about this supplement?

      Reply
  2. Jennifer

    October 16, 2019 at 8:35 am

    Hello Jill, You mention alteratives to some milk alternates such as flax and coconut milk but on the old oxalate list, you don’t have, at least I didn’t see them, any milk alternatives as being high or low. If almond milk is made mostly from just straining water passed through the almond meat, does it really have much oxalates? are oxalates water soluble?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      October 17, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      Hi Jennifer,
      Harvard did not study these newly fashionable milk alternatives. Based upon the fact that flax and coconut are lower oxalates I suggest both as non-dairy milk substitutes. Based upon the fact that almonds are so very high I ask my patients to refrain from using it. Not taking a chance.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  3. Paul Sala

    October 17, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Great article! Can you elaborate about vitamin D and calcium. I take a calcium supplant everyday and it seems to be working. Should I take vit D. If yes how much and when? If not, why.

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      October 17, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Hi Paul,
      You will need a blood test and a chat with your doctor to see if vitamin D is needed.
      Very Best, Jill

      Reply
  4. Shameer Mulji

    October 24, 2019 at 12:23 am

    What are your thoughts on taking calcium supplements simultaneously with magnesium? Some reports say they should be taken separately others say they can be taken together as long as the dose isn’t high (250mg calcium / 100mg magnesium).

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      October 24, 2019 at 9:04 am

      Hi Shameer,
      It depends on how high a dose you are taking as they can compete for absorption if doses are too high. I am not a fan of supplements unless you cannot get calcium by food. The body absorbs calcium best if it is food-based. That being said, some of you will need to take supplements for various reasons.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  5. Gina

    November 3, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    Hi Jill,
    Thanks so much for this resource. Truly a blessing. Can you tell me whether calcium citrate as a supplement would be stone forming? I do not have stones but do have some chronic kidney/gut/possibly autoimmune inflammation that I’m dealing with (currently working with a functional medicine doc). I am also lowering my purine and oxalate intake because I have high serum uric acid. I used to tolerate diary quite well but recently seem to not be. I would like to supplement with 250mg of calcium citrate with my main 3 meals but do not want to ingest ANY type of calcium supplement that could lead to stone formation. I looked at possibly flax or coconut milk but am not crazy about the synthetic additives. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      November 4, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      Hi Gina,
      Your body would absorb it best if it came from a product like flax milk. I guess I would consider the vitamins “synthetic” too. Certainly, if you find you cannot get enough calcium you might want to talk to your doc about adding a supplement. But think about the low oxalate milks like coconut, pea, and flax. Read this article to help you learn how best to supplement if you go down that route.https://kidneystonediet.com/why-you-need-calcium-and-how-to-get-more-of-it/
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  6. Anette Habel

    November 17, 2019 at 8:24 am

    Hi Jill, I read somewhere that we absorb the calcium in whole milk better than in low fat milk as fat is needed for absorption? I seem to tolerate the 2% better, but want to make sure I’m benefiting from it.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      November 17, 2019 at 11:14 am

      Hi Anette,
      It does not matter what type of milk you drink. As long as it contains calcium, you can have it.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  7. Brenda

    December 9, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    Hi, can you actually see oxalate crystals in a fresh blood sample?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      December 16, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Hi Brenda,
      No, you cannot.
      Jill

      Reply
  8. Ginger S

    January 15, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Dairy:
    1. Is Kefir an OK source in terms of oxalates?
    2. Should dairy be counted as part of protein intake along with meat and veggie proteins?

    Veggies:
    Can spaghetti squash be used instead of spaghetti?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      January 17, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Ginger,
      Make sure you get your safe oxalate list here so you can see totals for what has been studied:https://kidneystonediet.com/good-oxalate-list/

      Also, there is no oxalate in dairy foods only plant foods so kefir is fine to use as a calcium source.
      I often use spaghetti squash as a sub for pasta. Less calories too. Put some goat cheese or ricotta cheese on it with some basil and you won’t even miss the caloric pasta noodle.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  9. Eugene

    February 5, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    You can make your almonds SAFE to eat by simply soaking them for at least 2 or 3 hours (sometimes longer). Then you can slip the almond SKIN off by squeezing the ends of the almond. Discard the skins.

    Oxalic Acid is contained in the SKIN of the almond. So removing the SKIN also removes the Oxalic Acid problem. Doing this allows you to benefit from the minerals in the almond, such as Calcium.

    Then dry the almonds at low temperature, especially if you purchased RAW ALMONDS! Once they are dry, they will get their taste back. If you have a food dryer, then use it! That’s the best way. Otherwise, I take a large sauce pan (2 Quart or larger) and turn on the electric burner on very low heat. Dump the almonds into the dry pan and let them dry slowly. I keep the heat so low I can touch the pan without burning my fingers. This will take several hours, maybe even overnight.

    Yes, it takes some work, but it is well worth it and they taste GREAT after removing the skins and drying them. And no more Oxalic Acid problem!

    I don’t buy BLANCHED almond flour. You can make it yourself from the almonds you removed the skins from. I use a Krups coffee grinder to grind my almonds into flour. I don’t know enough about how almond flour is actually manufactured and so we really don’t know how OXIDIZED the almond flour is. The more time it spends on the shelves at your store/warehouse, the older the almond flour gets and the more it OXIDIZES. So it is best to make FRESH almond flour and use it as soon as you make the flour.

    🙂

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      February 5, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Eugene,
      Thanks for all your knowledge of almonds. Personally I think it is just easier to forgo them. But that is just me!
      Thanks again for taking the time to write!
      Best, Jill

      Reply
      • JoJo

        April 23, 2022 at 10:52 am

        I am so interested in what Eugene said here. He states that “Oxalic Acid is contained in the SKIN of the almond. So removing the SKIN also removes the Oxalic Acid problem. Doing this allows you to benefit from the minerals in the almond, such as Calcium.

        Jill, is this accurate information???? If so, I used to soak my almonds for 2 days then proceed as he mentioned. If the evil oxalates are in the almond skin then I do not have to find a new home for all the surplus of almonds that I soaked, dehydrated can stored in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers.

        Thank you for any information you can provide and keep shining your beautiful light into the world.

        Reply
        • Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

          April 25, 2022 at 3:12 pm

          hi Jojo,
          Why take a chance on any of this. Eat other nuts in moderation, stay away from almonds!
          j

          Reply
  10. Margaret Brain

    March 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Jill- I have osteoporosis and am interested in knowing how to maximize my calcium through foods. I know that eating certain foods inhibit absorption of calcium . I am looking for a dietary plan that will help me know what to eat and when. For instance , don’t eat dairy at the same time as wheat or other oxalic acid foods. Any suggestions?
    Thanks – Margaret

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      March 9, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Hi Margaret,
      You can certainly discuss with your endocrinologist if you have bone disease. Eating calcium with your foods high in oxalate will help decrease stone production. Not sure why you think this is a problem for calcium absorption? Lowering your sodium will definitely help you keep calcium in the bone where it belongs.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
      • Brian Hansen

        May 4, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Jill, I think Margaret has a good question regarding dairy and oxalates. Number three on your list of why we might have too much oxalate in our urine is that protein can pull calcium from the blood. This would include dairy protein. I heard a long time ago that argument used by vegans claiming that dairy is not a good source of calcium.

        At the same time, looking at calcium levels in food, I don’t really see how we possibly could get enough calcium without taking either dairy (on the hope that the calcium amounts in dairy are not nullified by the protein in the dairy) or by taking some form of calcium supplement. Any thoughts?

        Reply
        • Jill Harris

          May 8, 2020 at 1:31 pm

          Hi Brian,
          Most of my patients get their calcium in dairy and or non dairy milk. Meat protein can cause issues with calcium leaching as do added sugar and sodium. Here is a list of other foods that you can find calcium in as well.

          High calcium KSD approved shopping list

          Produce
          Collard greens
          Broccoli rabe
          Kate
          Bok choy
          Figs
          Broccoli
          Oranges

          Seafood
          Low sodium sardines
          Salmon
          Shrimp

          Dairy
          Ricotta, part-skim
          Swiss cheese
          Yogurt (lower sugar)
          Milk
          Mozzarella

          Fortified food
          Coconut milk
          Rice Milk
          Unsweetened flax milk
          Oat milk
          Pea milk
          Orange juice
          Waffles
          Oatmeal
          Cereal
          Best, Jill

          Reply
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  12. Jim

    April 22, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Hi Jill, Is the product Cascadian Farms Organic, Purely O’S Cereal ok to eat?
    It has 240 mg Sea Salt,1 gram sugar, (38g) Whole grain Barley, Whole grain Oats, Wheat Starch, Malted Barley Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Oats, Malted Barley, Vitamin E. States which some foods do, May contain soy and sesame seeds.

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      April 23, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Jim,
      Not all foods have been studied so I don’t know that oxalate level of this cereal. When that happens I ask patients to have the product with a calcium beverage and watch portion size.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
    • Jill Harris

      September 6, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Jim,
      Within portion here and there, sure. Varying your breakfast is always a good thing. I find that most people eat the same old foods over and over again and miss out on so many nutrients. Thanks for writing, Jill

      Reply
  13. Jim

    April 28, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    Hi, Jill

    I was looking for a alternative to white pasta and came across Red Lentil Pasta. Would 2-3.5 ounces be ok as far as oxalates are concerned?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      April 30, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Hi Jim,
      That portion will be fine to have.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  14. Mary Cook

    May 3, 2020 at 12:04 am

    I am allergic to dairy, so the vast majority of my calcium has to come from supplements. I am 56 and stopped having periods almost one year ago. Also, I take Synthroid every morning, so I cannot have a calcium supplement for four hours after my dose. I am careful to eat a low oxalate breakfast, and I take my magnesium with breakfast since I have read that magnesium helps prevent oxalate stones as well. I am taking 400 mg. calcium citrate with both lunch and dinner for a total of 800 mg. per day. Osteoporosis runs in my family. Is there a better course of action for me, considering my medication and dairy allergy? I would like to increase to 600 mg. twice per day instead of 400 now that I am postmenopausal. Would this be okay?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      May 8, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Hi Mary,
      Taking supplements can increase your stone risk. Taking supplements in excess of 500 mg/cap can def increase stone risk. Have you done a urine collection to rule out hypercalciuria? I ask bc you also have bone disease. LMK. Getting your calcium from food is always the best way for the body to absorb it. There are many non dairy ways nowadays. Here is a list you might consider on your next grocery run:

      High calcium KSD approved shopping list

      Produce
      Collard greens
      Broccoli rabe
      Kate
      Bok choy
      Figs
      Broccoli
      Oranges

      Seafood
      Low sodium sardines
      Salmon
      Shrimp

      Dairy
      Ricotta, part-skim
      Swiss cheese
      Yogurt (lower sugar)
      Milk
      Mozzarella

      Fortified food
      Coconut milk
      Rice Milk
      Unsweetened flax milk
      Oat milk
      Pea milk
      Orange juice
      Waffles
      Oatmeal
      Cereal

      Best, Jill

      Reply
  15. Chris

    May 3, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    Hi Jill,

    I am 51 and just had my first kidney stone. I have never experienced more controversy and complexity in trying to figure out how to eat.

    Once my testing is back I look to join your program.

    In the meantime, Is Oatmilk an ok dairy substitute for calcium? It is called Planet Oat – Oatmilk. Oatmilk filtered water and oats are the first two ingredients.

    Thank you for any guidance!

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      May 8, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Chris,
      You don’t need your collection results to join up for the course. Many don’t. Get educated now and esp while the course is on temporarily on sale. Oat milk can provide the calcium you need but read the label. Usually, it is lower than the other non dairy milk and it also can be high er in sugar. Ideally, we want low sugar, higher calcium when we are consuming food for calcium. I hope that helps a bit.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  16. Lynne

    May 18, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    In 2018 I had high blood calcium and developed a kidney stone. Getting your first kidney stone (I was 58) and having high blood calcium is a pretty good indication you have hyperparathyroidism. I had two adenomas removed in December 2018, but never passed a kidney stone as far as I know. My kidneys seem to be bothering me again so I looked into lowering oxalates in my diet. Seeing the list, I notice I’ve been eating things that are medium to high in oxalates. I drink green tea and sometimes white tea. Is black tea the only one to avoid? Avocados are on both good/bad lists. Cooked carrots are okay? I take it the idea is to have a good balance so you aren’t overloaded at the end of the day. Also not to cut back all at once so you don’t have oxalate dumping.

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      May 19, 2020 at 10:26 am

      Hi Lynne,
      Read this article. It is called “the safe list” and has been very helpful to patients.https://kidneystonediet.com/good-oxalate-list/
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  17. ian

    September 8, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    any research on intermittent fasting and low oxalate diet?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      September 12, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      Hi Ian,
      None that we are aware of, no. Not sure what impact it would have on oxalate. You could safely do it if you are keeping hydrated and staying within the perimeters of the kidney stone diet.
      Best, Jill

      Reply
  18. Chris

    November 12, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Hi Jill,

    I have been taking turmeric curcumin to help with my high LDL and just read it is Is high in oxalate and not good for stone formers. Just confirming I should stay away from it, I’m sure I have other alternatives.
    I was also told to take guggal and red yeast rice, are they ok?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      November 13, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      Hi Chris,
      Tumeric is known to be high. The other items I do not know. When we do not know how much oxalate is in something we say to have it once a week in normal portion size. No one makes a stone from a few almonds they once had, it is how much we eat of high oxalate foods in huge amounts AND not getting enough calcium.
      j

      Reply
  19. Chris

    December 5, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Hi Jill,

    My blood work came back as a calcium oxalate stone
    My 24 urine test came as Huperuricosuria with the suspected problem being Hyperuricosuric nephrolithisis.
    Uric acid was high
    Phosphorus was high
    Creatinine was high

    How does this change my diet habits?

    Reply
  20. liesbeth

    June 16, 2021 at 6:35 am

    This blog is very helpful!

    Do you happen to know if 5-HTP supplements (they’re made from the seed of griffonia simplicifolia) contain (a lot of) oxalate?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris

      June 18, 2021 at 7:03 pm

      Hi Liesbeth,
      I do not know. Has not been studied.
      j

      Reply
  21. George Michael Sopka

    April 23, 2022 at 8:11 am

    All of the high oxilate and low oxilate information given by leading health organizations differ greatly

    Which list is correct?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      May 14, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      Hi George.
      I have a YouTube video to address just this:https://youtu.be/RfMnRhiiKx4
      J

      Reply
  22. Janice

    July 16, 2022 at 5:02 pm

    If you eat your calcium rich foods with oxalates, how do you absorb any calcium. Wouldn’t it all bind to the oxalates and be eliminated?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      July 24, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      Hi Janice,
      Getting enough calcium is key to stop this from happening. But really it is the amount of oxalate that causes the decrease in calcium absorption. Many vegans thought they were doing a good thing by eating lots of spinach to get calcium needs met, but there is SOOOO much oxalate in spinach that the amount of calcium it provided didn’t get absorbed. Hope that makes sense.
      j

      Reply
      • Janice

        July 30, 2022 at 4:27 pm

        Thank you for your response. I have osteoporosis and am at a high risk for fractures. In order to get the recommended 1200 mg of calcium I have to supplement some of my calcium. Does it make sense to try to take the supplements at a time when I am consuming very low oxalates? Otherwise I don’t think I will be getting the required amount of calcium I need.

        Reply
        • Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

          August 1, 2022 at 9:45 am

          Hi Janice,
          It isn’t hard at all to get your calcium needs met. Go to my blog where there are many short articles on calcium and how to get it. kidneystonediet.com/blog
          If you MUST take calcium pills, you need to take them with food. Don’t worry so much about the oxalates. Unless you are eating something super high in oxalate.
          j

          Reply
  23. Cindy

    July 30, 2022 at 7:17 am

    If you are low in vitamin D does taking it affect development of more stones?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      August 7, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      Hi Cindy,
      If your vitamin D is low and you are given the proper dose in which to supplement with and get tested to see where your levels are when the doc tells you to, no. Watch this video on vitamin D and stone risk:https://youtu.be/058nQaoj–s
      j

      Reply
  24. Eric Vodden

    October 3, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    I try to drink either three eight-ounce glasses of Fairlife fat-free milk or two glasses and a cup of plain Chobani fat-free Greek yogurt (mixed with fruit). through the day. By my calculation this (extending out the three-quarter cup serving size for the yogurt) this puts me a little over the 1,000mg of calcium recommended for men. I know too much calcium can be an issue, but how much would be too much?

    Reply
    • Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      October 15, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      Hi Eric,

      I would keep it no more than 1,000 bc you are probably getting some calcium from veggies and other foods. Perhaps drink a little less than one cup of milk when you have it to meet your 1,000 but not over.

      Reply

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