Does Sugar Cause Kidney Stones? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A

**Rescheduled from our usual Wednesday show** Does sugar cause kidney stones? A study finds people who get 25% of calories from foods with added sugar like cake and soda are at higher risk developing them. Still, questions remain about whether sugar is the actual culprit or is it just one small piece to the puzzle? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE to discuss the causes of kidney stones, treatment, foods that can help, and the foods to avoid. The pair also discuss a lawsuit filed against the makers of popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro. A woman alleges the drugs caused her severe pain and gastric paralysis. Topic Discussed - Sugar and kidney stones - Can natural sugar also cause kidney stones? - Can sports drinks and soda cause kidney stones? - Does tea cause kidney stones? - What foods help kidney stones? - What foods cause kidney stones? - Treatment for kidney stones - Ozempic and Mounjaro lawsuit - And more Have a health question? Post it in the comments or chat and we’ll answer as many as possible during the live broadcast. This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. 🗓️International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine🗓️ Tickets: When: August 10-12 Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Who: Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Greger, Chuck Carroll, Dr. Kristi Funk, Dr. Gemma Newman, and more 🔗 SHOW LINKS 🔗 Sugar and Kidney Stones Study Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund 📱FOLLOW US📱 The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: Apple: ​​ Spotify: Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: Facebook: Your Body In Balance: Chuck Carroll Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: -- About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.