 Our
Response: We would like to assure you that soft
drinks do not cause kidney stones. There are multiple causes of
kidney stones, and the ingredients in cola beverages have not
been shown to cause them. In fact, just the opposite is true.
An inadequate intake of fluids is a major contributing factor
toward formation of kidney stones. Soft drinks provide a pleasant
and refreshing way to consume part of a person's daily fluid requirements,
thereby encouraging adequate fluid intake.
You may choose to obtain a copy of "A prospective study
of dietary calcium and other nutrients and the risk of symptomatic
kidney stones." by Curhan GC, Willett WC, Rimm EB, Stampfer
MJ New England Journal Medicine 1993;328(12):833-838. The study
states, "Sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, sucrose, fiber,
and sugared cola were not associated with risk when we controlled
for potential confounders."
Review
on kidney stones does not list Coca-Cola/Diet Coke
in foods to limit
National
Kidney Foundation does not list Coca-Cola/Diet Coke in foods
to limit
There are 17 mg of phosphorus per 100 mL. in Coca-Cola. This
is equivalent to the amount of phosphorus, for example, in orange
juice and considerably less than in milk, cheese, and bread.
Proportionately, meat products have more phosphorus than any
other food. In fact, the phosphorus in cola beverages contributes
2.1% or less of the total dietary intake of phosphorus.
Below is a table that shows the amount of phosphorus in 100
grams of different products:
| Coca-Cola |
17 mg |
| Milk, Whole, 3.3% Fat |
93 mg |
| Ice Cream, Vanilla |
105 mg |
| Chicken, Light, w/skin, Stewed |
146 mg |
| Chicken Liver Pate |
175 mg |
| Ham, Sliced, Regular |
247 mg |
| Peanuts, All Types, Raw |
376 mg |
| Cheese, Cheddar |
512 mg |
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