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AOR AOR - Chanca Piedra 500mg, 90 vcaps

AOR Chanca Piedra - The Spanish common name for Phyllanthus niruri, and literally means "break stone." The botanical is traditionally used to support the health of the kidneys, liver, and gall bladder. Modern clinical trials have suggested that it deals with these painful conditions extremely effectively by reducing calcium levels in the urine, promoting the flow of bile through the gallbladder, inhibiting the formation of calcium oxalate crystals that make up kidney stones and allowing them to pass more easily when they do occur. It has also been studied in clinical trials for supporting liver health and combating certain viruses that affect the liver. AOR’s Chanca Piedra provides a clinically tested formula and dose to optimize the health of the liver, kidneys and gall bladder and is a natural alternative for those who suffer from chronic kidney or gallstones.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $30.28 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Best suited to: someone with a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones, people wanting ongoing gallbladder or bile flow support, someone who wants a single-herb capsule, not a blend.

What the research supports

One capsule gives 500 mg of Phyllanthus niruri (chanca piedra) extract, taken once daily. The 90-capsule bottle lasts three months.

Trials on this plant for urinary crystal formation use 1.5 to 4.5 g daily.

Urinary crystals (evidence: moderate, from small human rcts, in vitro crystal studies): Several human trials show this extract lowers urinary calcium and slows the growth of mineral crystals, the buildup that causes hard deposits in the urinary tract.
Bile flow (evidence: limited, from traditional use reports, preliminary studies): Traditional use and small studies suggest this plant increases bile flow from the liver, which is thought to help with gallbladder comfort, though robust human trial data is limited.

Read the literature: Urinary crystals on PubMed, Bile flow on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

someone with a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones: Phyllanthus niruri has been studied for reducing urinary calcium and inhibiting oxalate crystal formation, which is the traditional use behind this extract.
people wanting ongoing gallbladder or bile flow support: The extract is traditionally used to promote bile flow, and this capsule gives a steady 500 mg daily dose for that purpose.
someone who wants a single-herb capsule, not a blend: This is straight Phyllanthus niruri extract with no added botanicals or fillers beyond the capsule shell.

Look elsewhere if

someone currently passing a painful, active kidney stone: This needs medical attention first, and if a practitioner recommends chanca piedra as part of management, ask whether a higher divided daily dose is appropriate rather than relying on one 500 mg capsule.
anyone with diabetes not yet cleared by a practitioner: Phyllanthus niruri has blood sugar effects in some studies, so check with a health care practitioner before starting, as the label itself flags this.
someone wanting broad liver detox support: Look for a formula built around milk thistle or NAC, since this product's liver evidence is thinner than its kidney stone evidence.

What to expect

There's nothing to feel day to day since this works on urinary calcium and crystal formation over time, not on how you feel. Most people using it for stone prevention think in terms of months, tracked alongside imaging or urine testing with a practitioner rather than by symptom.

How it compares

Compared with generic "kidney cleanse" herbal blends: This is a single, well-studied botanical at a stated dose rather than a proprietary mix where you can't tell how much of anything you're actually getting. The tradeoff: You don't get the additional herbs like hydrangea root or gravel root that some blends pair with chanca piedra.
Compared with simply increasing water and citrate intake: Phyllanthus niruri has specific research behind reducing urinary calcium and inhibiting crystal formation beyond basic hydration. The tradeoff: It's a herbal extract, not a first-line, universally recommended stone prevention strategy, and hydration still matters regardless.

Product details

Active ingredient: Phyllanthus niruri extract
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 500mg
Servings per container: 90
Suggested use: Adults: Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Phyllanthus niruri extract: 500mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Chanca Piedra

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.