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In the following table, all risk factors of kidney stones are described in details [1-5] : Risk Factors Descriptions Calcium Calcium stone formers generally have a high urinary calcium. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in kidney stones. More calcium is absorbed from the upper intestine while more oxalate is available in the lower intestine . Reducing urine calcium should be a goal for stone formers, but not via dietary restriction. Counter...

Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals   (plant-chemicals or phytonutrients) that aid the body in removing " free radicals " and controlling free-radical production. Without sufficient antioxidants, an excess of free radicals creates inflammation and leads to premature aging Vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, selenium , and alpha- and beta- carotene, as well as various other  phytochemicals , have antioxidant effects Science has since demonstrated that the positive health effects attainable from an antioxidant-rich diet are more likely caused by stimulating the body’s natural defenses against aging , including boosting the production of the body’s enzymes that eliminate  free radicals , not as a result of the antioxidant activity itself . [12] Video 1.   The Best Diet for Diabetes (YouTube link ) Phytochemcals Researchers in Japan found that phytonutrients in such plant foods as fruits, vegetables, tea leaves, and beans can block the effec...

Selenium  ( Se ) is  an essential trace element (for example, you only need to eat 1-2 Brazil Nuts per day; see Table 2) of high importance for human health  . Studies have already identified associations between selenium deficiency and increased morbidity and mortality from viral infections, cardiovascular, and thyroid diseases, as well as prostate, gastrointestinal, and breast cancers . But, you do need to avoid overdosing on Se as warned by CDC: [17] Brazil nuts contain very high amounts of selenium (68–91 mcg per nut) and could cause selenium toxicity if consumed regularly. Acute selenium toxicity has resulted from the ingestion of misformulated over-the-counter products containing very large amounts of selenium. In 2008, for example, 201 people experienced severe adverse reactions from taking a liquid dietary supplement containing 200 times the labeled amount. Acute selenium toxicity can cause severe gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms, acute respirato...