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* Department of clinical biochemistry, college of health sciences, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq. ** Department of laboratory, Hawler Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Iraq. Introduction Malt beverage is one of the world’s oldest and most widely consumed drinks and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. Malt beverage without alcohol (Barbican) is used widely by people whom alcohol is forbidden either on medical grounds or on religious aspects, because of short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration. Long-term effects of alcohol include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain and addiction to alcohol (alcoholism). Over the last decade much attention has been directed to reduce the risks of kidney stone by dietary consumption. Kidney stones are made up of acid salts and minerals. Calcium, calcium oxalate and ammonium phosphate, cysteine, uric acid, and other substances in the urine are able to form a hard mineral which is called kidney stone (nephrolithiasis). The risk factors for kidney stones are insulin resistance, obesity, living in warmer climates, gastrointestinal pathology, medications and certain dietary patterns. Studies have also shown that insulin resistance can develop renal stones. In addition, epidemiological factors can cause stone formation like genetics, diet, sex, age, and geographic location. Nephrolithiasis can be prevented by nutritional supplements, dietary modifications, and medications depending on type of kidney stone and urine characteristics. In obese adults, low urinary pH may cause uric acid nephrolithiasis. Furthermore, coronary arterial calcium (CAC) is more common and severe in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and is more strongly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Uric acid is more likely to form into crystals when there is a hyperurecemia leading to a medical condition known as gout which is Background and objective: Malt beverage without alcohol (Barbican) is an energy beverage which is regularly consumed by Muslim countries and substantial quantities are exported to the Gulf States and Middle East countries. Barbican is used widely by people whom alcohol is forbidden either on medical grounds or on religious aspects. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of short-term drinking of Barbican on urinary excretion of calcium and uric acid in normal young males in Erbil city. Methods: Thirty healthy male volunteer subjects of 21-23 years age consumed 330 ml of Barbican® beverage per day for two successive days after cross design. The urinary calcium and urinary uric acid were evaluated before and after consumption. Results: There was no statistically significant increase in urinary uric acid before and after consumption of Barbican beverage (P = 0.071). Urinary calcium significantly decreased after consumption of Barbican drink (P = 0.037). Conclusion: Although many extrinsic and intrinsic factors influence formation of kidney stones and bone resorption, this study suggests that drinking of Barbican beverage may be helpful to prevent bone resorption and also to reduce risk of stone formation.

Influence of non-alcoholic malt beverages on urinary excretions of calcium and uric acid