It was found that women who consumed the most phytate had a 37-percent lower risk of developing kidney stones compared to women who consumed the least amount .Phytate is found in plants and cereal grains and is found to inhibit the formation of kidney stones by preventing tiny crystals of calcium oxalate from forming. Calcium oxalate is a component of kidney stones.
According to the research, diet plays an important role in the development of kidney stones. In older men and women, higher levels of calcium, sodium, animal protein and sugar may be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney stones. However based on their findings researchers conclude that dietary phytate may be an important and safe new option for stone prevention.