Microbiome dysbiosis is closely related to the etiology of kidney stone disease (KSD) and influences a multitude of pathways. Due to our knowledge gaps on this topic, it is still unclear if microbiome interventions can be translated to demonstrate clinical efficacy. Current evidence suggests that the enhancement of butyrate-producing pathways should be the next step for KSD research. While we are not yet at a point where we can make clinical recommendations for KSD, there are many simple dietary or supplement-based approaches that could be applied in the future for prophylaxis or treatment of KSD.
The Urologic clinics of North America. 2024 Aug 17 [Epub]
Sarah Hanstock, Ben Chew, Dirk Lange
The Stone Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada., The Stone Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Electronic address: .