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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Once called the “gift from the Gods”, olive oil is well-loved for its anti-inflammatory <sup>1</sup></span><span data-contrast="auto"> and antioxidant <sup>2</sup></span><span data-contrast="auto"> properties, and has since become a pantry staple in many households. With its many health benefits, some people also believe that olive oil can also ease the passage of kidney stones. However, prior research suggests that olive oil and its alleged stones-passing properties are merely a myth.</span></p>
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<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">What is olive oil?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Olive oil is an edible, natural product derived from fruits of the olive tree, also known as Olea Europaea. Multiple studies have shown that olive oil intake can reduce lipid and DNA oxidation, lower blood pressure, and is protective against cardiovascular and metabolic conditions</span><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Why do people believe that olive oil can help with passing kidney stones?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="none">As olive oil is relatively thick and lubricative in nature, some people believe that drinking large amounts of olive oil will help to lubricate their kidney stones and urinary tract. The belief is that, by reducing friction between the kidney stone and the urinary tract, olive oil will help to ensure a smoother, and relatively less painful stone passing experience. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Can olive oil make it easier for me to pass my kidney stone?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="none">No. When you consume olive oil – or any foods, for that matter, it is broken down by your digestive system, into smaller components. Olive oil is digested into fatty acids and triacylclycerols<sup>4</sup></span><span data-contrast="none">, and will no longer take on the form of a thick lubricant<sup>4</sup></span><span data-contrast="none">. As such, there’s no way that olive oil can help to slide your kidney stones out of your urinary tract! </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Are there any other ways that olive oil can be good for my kidney stones?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Unfortunately, no human studies have confirmed any therapeutic effects of olive oil on kidneys and kidney stones.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">In 2017, researchers found that consuming 1.7ml/kg of olive oil helped to reduce and prevent the growth of kidney stones in albino mice. They suggested that it could be due to the antioxidant properties of olive oil, and its effect on urinary oxalate, calcium and phosphate<sup>5</sup></span><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">However, animal studies can be poor predictors of human bodily reactions due to a range of factors, such as animals having different metabolic pathways<sup>6</sup></span><span data-contrast="none"> as compared to humans. That’s why human clinical studies are important, and these findings do not mean that you should be consuming olive oil to prevent kidney stones!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">In Summary</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Olive oil can be great for your metabolic and heart health, but there has been no proven benefits on kidney health and kidney stones. <span class="cf0">If you’re struggling to pass a kidney stone naturally, we recommend reaching out to your urologist for further treatment options and keeping to the basics of staying well-hydrated, instead of relying on olive oil!</span></span></p>

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