Health Benefits Of Grapefruit

Reduces Risk Of Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are created in the body when there is a buildup of waste inside of the kidneys that is typically filtered through the kidneys and excreted through urine. When they are not filtered, and they get stuck in the kidney and crystallize, they become stones. The most common kidney stones are called calcium oxalate stones. The organic citric acid found in grapefruits reduces an individual's risk of kidney stones by binding to the calcium buildup in the kidneys and flushing it out of the body. In addition, citric acid increased the volume and pH of urine, which produces a bodily environment less suitable for kidney stones.