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Consumption of apple juice increases the risk of kidney stone formation by 35% for each 240-ml serving consumed daily.

Limiting apple juice consumption may help reduce the risk of kidney stones.

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the risk of stone formation increased by 35% (4-75%) for apple juice.
Gary C. Curhan et al. · American Journal of Epidemiology · 1996

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Based on a prospective study design with a large cohort.

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Prospective Study of Beverage Use and the Risk of Kidney Stones

Gary C. Curhan et al. · American Journal of Epidemiology · 1996

DOI 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a008734

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