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Did the carnivore diet give you kidney stones? If you've switched to an all-meat diet and suddenly found yourself dealing with kidney stones, you're not alone. While the carnivore diet works well for some people, it can create serious problems for kidney stone formers. In this episode, kidney stone nurse Jill Harris breaks down the science behind why carnivore can increase your stone risk: from elevated urine calcium and lowered citrate levels to dangerously acidic urine pH. Whether you're currently on carnivore or considering it, understanding how it affects your kidney stone risk is crucial. Let's dive into the science.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Carnivore Diet and Kidney Stones00:35 Impact of the Carnivore Diet on Kidney Stone Formation07:25 Understanding Urine Chemistry and Kidney Stones12:12 The Kidney Stone Diet vs. Carnivore Diet17:51 Conclusion and Recommendations for Kidney Stone Prevention——When you're ready, here's how I can helpSince 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans4 meals per day, 7 days per weekWeekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet communityAll of my Kidney Stone Diet EbooksLow Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate CookbookPlus, 20% Off Private ConsultationsAnd, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!LEARN MORE!——WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.