Things you can't change
Your personal and family history matter.
- Previous kidney stones
- Family history of stones
- Age and sex
Why it mattersYour history helps guide your care and level of prevention.
Is KSPtabs right for me?
Kidney stones are more common than you think.
Had a kidney stone before? Your personal history, family history, hydration habits, diet, and certain health conditions can all influence your risk.
Explore risk factors
You're not alone
Kidney stones affect
Kidney stones affect
both men and women.
11%Men
6%Women
U.S. lifetime estimates reported by NIDDK.
Individual risk varies.
Know what can influence risk
Four things that shape kidney stone risk.
Some factors are inherited. Others are part of your everyday routine.
Where and how you live
Less fluid means more concentrated urine.
- Hot climates, including Texas and the "Stone Belt"
- Heavy sweating from work or exercise
- Not drinking enough to replace lost fluid
Why it mattersConcentrated urine can make stone formation more likely.
What you eat and drink
Certain foods and drinks can add to risk.
- High sodium (salt) intake
- High animal-protein intake
- Too little calcium from food
- Sugary drinks and sodas
- High-oxalate foods (for certain stone formers)
Why it mattersYour stone type should guide your food and drink choices.
Health conditions and medications
Some health conditions and medicines can affect urine chemistry.
- Obesity, diabetes or metabolic syndrome
- Digestive conditions (IBD, chronic diarrhea, gastric bypass)
- Recurrent UTIs
- Certain medicines and supplements
Medicines & supplements that may matter
High-dose vitamin C, calcium supplements taken without meals, and medicines such as topiramate (used for seizures or migraine). Some diuretics can raise risk, while others are prescribed to help lower it. Don't stop or change a medicine on your own.
Why it mattersThese can change your urine chemistry and raise stone risk.
Gout + uric acid
Gout and elevated uric acid can be associated with uric acid kidney stones.
Uric acid stones form when urine is too acidic, which lets uric acid crystallize instead of staying dissolved. People with gout, high uric acid, or a history of these stones often benefit from a plan that raises urine pH and citrate alongside good hydration. If any of this sounds like you, talk with your healthcare professional about your individual urine chemistry before choosing a routine.
Where KSPtabs fitsKSPtabs supplies 15 mEq of alkalinizing agents per tablet, which support urine pH and citrate as part of a daily hydration routine. It does not treat gout or lower uric acid in the blood. Your clinician can tell you whether it belongs in your plan.
A healthier tomorrow starts with a few simple questions
Check the risk factors
In just a few minutes, get pointed to the information that matters most for you.
Takes less than 2 minutes
Personalized guidance
Small changes can make a big difference
01 · Your history
Have you had a kidney stone before?
Choose one. A previous stone is one of the strongest predictors of another.
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02 · Your habits
Which of these sound like you?
Select any that apply. This isn't a diagnosis. It simply helps point you toward the most useful information.
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03 · Your health
Do any of these apply?
These conditions can affect urinary chemistry or the way your body handles fluids and minerals.
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Educational self-check only. It does not diagnose a condition, calculate stone risk, or determine whether a supplement is safe for you. Nothing you select is saved or sent anywhere.
Small habits. A stronger foundation.
What can help lower kidney stone risk?
Build your routine around your stone type and your clinician's advice.
Keep fluids flowing.
Sip water throughout the day. Pale-yellow urine is a useful cue. Ask for a personal fluid goal if you have fluid restrictions.
- Drink water consistently
- Aim for pale-yellow urine
- Talk to your clinician about your target if you have fluid limits
Understand citrate.
Citrate binds calcium in urine and helps inhibit crystals. Citrus can supply citrate, but juices and supplements aren't interchangeable.
- Include citrus foods when appropriate
- Ask about citrate supplements
- Don't assume juices and supplements are the same
Find your food balance.
Choose less salt, moderate animal protein, and enough calcium from food. Ask whether you need to limit oxalate.
- Choose less sodium (salt)
- Keep animal protein in moderation
- Get calcium from food
- Ask if you need to limit oxalate
Make it personal
Not sure? Talk to your doctor.
Your stone type, kidney function, and medications matter. KSPtabs does not replace medical care or prescribed treatment.
Had stones before? Ask about a 24-hour urine test. It can reveal low urine volume, low citrate, and other clues to guide your plan.
Bring these questions
- What type of stone did I have?
- What should my daily fluid goal be?
- Would citrate support fit my plan?
- Do my medications or supplements affect my risk?
Talk to a clinician before using KSPtabs if you have reduced kidney function, take medicines that affect potassium, or have been told to limit fluids. Resources for medical professionals ↗
Your next step can be simple
Citrate + water. One simple routine.
Urologist-developed KSPtabs dissolves in water for an easy citrate + hydration routine. No large pills. No lemon squeezing.
15 mEqalkalinizing agents per tablet
3 flavorsways to enjoy your water
+33%median urinary citrate*
No prescription required. Use as directed. View ingredients & Supplement Facts →
*Median urinary citrate rose from 597 to 797 mg/day in a small crossover study of 10 healthy adults with no stone history. It measured urine chemistry, not stone recurrence. Read the study ↗
