Effect of high protein diet on stone-forming propensity and bone loss in rats
Amanzadeh J, Gitomer WL, Zerwekh JE, Preisig PA, Moe OW, Pak CY, Levi M. Effect of high protein diet on stone-forming propensity and bone loss in rats. Kidney International 2003, 64: 2142-2149. PMID: 14633136, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2003.00309.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh casein dietHigh casein groupBone lossCasein groupCasein dietHigh-protein dietProtein dietPathogenesis of hypercalciuriaSerum calcitriol concentrationsStone-forming propensityUrinary calcium excretionBrush border membraneRisk of nephrolithiasisUrinary citrate excretionHigh protein intakeLow casein dietHigher urinary volumeResponse of kidneyNet acid excretionSubstantial acid loadKidney stone formationDays of studyCalcium excretionCalcitriol concentrationsCortical brush border membrane