Nutritional aspects in primary hypercalciuria: Discussion part 2
In our diet, protein is the principal source of non-volatile, so- called fixed acids, which are eliminated via the kidneys, through the production of ammonium ions and titratable acidity. Their acidifying effect is linked to the metabolism of sulphate aminoacids (methionine and cysteine) which produce H+ and generate an increase in the renal excretion of [...]
