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Factors that may contribute to the formation of kidney stones include: (11) Not drinking enough water Not getting enough calcium A diet high in salt or sugar Eating large amounts oxalate-rich foods (such as nuts, spinach, chocolate, and certain teas) Drinking colas, which contain phosphate and have a high sugar content Consuming too much animal protein A lack of citrate, a substance that help prevent stones from forming Family history and genetics Kidney stones are less common in Hispanic Americans and Black Americans
Additionally, two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), can be synthesized from ALA, but their synthesis may be insufficient under certain conditions, such as during pregnancy and lactation (87, 88)