Oxalate, or oxalic acid, is a plant chemical found in some foods and is produced by the body as a by-product of digestion. While getting too many oxalates is not a concern for most people, those prone ...

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Oxalic acid is naturally found in many healthy plant-based foods. People with kidney stones or a history of kidney stones may need to eat a low-oxalate diet. Pairing oxalate-rich foods with calcium ...

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Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring compound in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. While small amounts of oxalic acid are not harmful, this compound can inhibit the absorption of other ...

I have a long history of calcium oxalate kidney and bladder stones. My urologist recently recommended a low-oxalate diet to mitigate stone recurrence. Unfortunately, the diet is so restrictive that I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For those of us who have heard of oxalates (the so-called “anti-nutrients” in some plants that can block mineral absorption), the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I ...