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More Exercise Can Help Prevent Kidney Stones

More Exercise Can Help Prevent Kidney Stones

Learn what scientists discovered about the link between physical activity and reduced kidney stone risk.


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A recent study found a link between increased physical activity and reduced risk of kidney stones, regardless of genetics. Learn what the researchers discovered about the protective benefits of exercise at various intensities, and what it can mean for you.* 

What the Researchers Did

The investigators conducted a prospective cohort study involving 80,473 adults (44% of whom were male) from the UK Biobank, with an average age of 56 years. 

They followed up with the study participants over an average of 6.2 years, with the endpoint of determining what level of physical activity each participant engaged in and how many went on to develop kidney stones. 

Physical activity was measured using accelerometers, wearable devices that can detect changes in acceleration, orientation, and movement. The categories used for analysis included:

  • Total physical activity (TPA), 
  • Moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA), and 
  • Light-intensity physical activity (LPA). 

What They Found

Results of the study showed that:

  • Participants who engaged in the most TPA experienced a 50% lower risk of developing kidney stones than those who engaged in the lowest amount.
  • Those who engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had a 43% lower risk.
  • Even light-intensity physical activity was associated with a 34% decreased risk.

The beneficial effects of physical activity on reducing kidney stone risk were observed regardless of participants’ genetic predispositions. Altogether, only 421 out of the 80,473 participants developed kidney stones. 

What It Means

The protective impact of higher physical activity intensity against kidney stone disease was consistent among individuals with both high and low genetic risk, but lower physical activity levels were only protective for those with a low genetic risk.

The study authors suggest that further studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine the optimal intensity and volume of physical activity for preventing and managing kidney stone disease.

*Persaud, N. (2024, July 22). Physical Activity Tied With Lower Risk for Kidney Stones. Renal and Urology News

https://www.renalandurologynews.com/news/physical-activity-tied-with-lower-risk-for-kidney-stones/ 

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