Preventing Kidney Stones with Functional Medicine: Real Root Causes with Dr. M Isreb

This episode explores functional medicine approaches to kidney stone prevention with nephrologist Dr. M Isreb. Learn how root cause medicine addresses calcium oxalate stones, oxalate metabolism, gut health, citrate deficiency, vitamin D, genetics, urinary testing, hydration, and holistic kidney health. Whether you're a practitioner or patient, discover evidence-based strategies for preventing recurrent kidney stones through personalized functional medicine. 📣 Why You Can't Miss This Episode 💥 Kidney stones affect nearly 1 in 10 people, and nearly half of those individuals will experience another episode during their lifetime. Most treatment focuses on removing stones after they occur. This episode explores how functional medicine helps identify why stones develop in the first place, giving practitioners and patients practical tools to reduce recurrence while improving metabolic and kidney health. ❓ Key Questions We're Answering: Why do kidney stones continue coming back? What causes calcium oxalate kidney stones? Is avoiding calcium actually making kidney stones worse? How does gut health influence kidney stone formation? Which laboratory tests uncover the true cause of kidney stones? 📝 View Show Notes From This Episode - https://www.fmpessentials.com/podcast... 👨‍⚕️ Host - Dr. Yousef Elyaman, Functional Medicine Primary Care Physician 🔗 Connect with Dr. Yousef Elyaman 📸 Instagram:   / drelyaman   👨‍⚕️ Guest - Dr. M Isreb, Nephrologist & Functional Medicine Specialist, Founder of Integrative Kidney 🔗 Connect with Dr. M Isreb 📸 Instagram:   / integrativekidney   🌐 Website: https://www.inkidney.com 📕 A Systems-Based Approach to Modern Kidney Care is now available for preorder: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inte... 🤝 This Episode’s Sponsor FMP Essentials is the #1 Resource for Functional Medicine Practitioners 🌐 https://www.fmpessentials.com For serious practitioners ready to go further, the FMP Essentials Mastermind offers advanced mentorship, exclusive resources, and a trusted peer network. Apply or learn more at: 🌐 https://www.fmpessentials.com/mastermind ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by watching. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your care plan. 🟦 Don’t Just Watch, Take Action • Share this episode with a colleague • Leave a review with your biggest takeaway • Subscribe for insider content through the FMP Essentials Mastermind 🎵 Music Credit: ‘Heroes Approaching - Extended’ by tunes2go 🎙️ The FMP Essentials Show – Where Functional Medicine Meets Mastery #fmpessentials #dryousefelyaman #podcastbyfmpessentialsshow