Facts : 1 Kidney stones Research indicates that drinking alcohol is associated with a lower risk of developing kidney stones
Facts : 2 One study concludes, Since beer seemed to be protective against kidney stones, the physiologic effects of other substances besides ethanol, especially those of hops, should also be examined
Facts : 3 …consumption of coffee, alcohol, and vitamin C supplements were negatively associated with stones
Facts : 4 After mutually adjusting for the intake of other beverages, the risk of stone formation decreased by the following amount for each 240-ml (8-oz) serving consumed daily: caffeinated coffee, 10 %%% ; decaffeinated coffee, 10 %%% ; tea, 14 %%% ; beer, 21 %%% ; and wine, 39 %%%
Facts : 5 …stone formation decreased by the following amount for each 240-mL (8-oz) serving consumed daily: 10 %%% for caffeinated coffee, 9 %%% for decaffeinated coffee, 8 %%% for tea, and 59 %%% for wine
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