Does using RO increase the chances of kidney stones?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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5+ Yrs

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No. RO water does not increase your chances of having kidney stones.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a Alcohol/Ethanol- Urine Test or Take a PROTEIN C ANTIGEN Test

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