Can orange juice help prevent kidney stones?

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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What Are Kidney Stones?

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Why Orange Juice?

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Citrate’s Role

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How Much is Enough?

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Other Benefits of Orange Juice

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SHOW US SOME

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