Are Oxalates In Vegetables Bad For You? The Real Story

Season 1 Episode 63

Are oxalates the reason you’re getting kidney stones — or just another nutrition myth?

In this episode, we uncover the truth about oxalates, naturally occurring compounds found in foods like spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, and beets. Although found in healthy foods, oxalates have been blamed for kidney stones, poor calcium absorption, and even long-term health issues.

So what does the science actually say?

You’ll learn:

What oxalates are and how they affect your body
How they’re linked to kidney stones
Whether oxalates block calcium or hurt bone health
Who should watch their intake
How to reduce oxalates while keeping your diet nutritious
What current research says about oxalates and chronic disease

Whether you eat spinach every day or avoid it completely, this episode breaks down the facts and clears up the myths — doctor-approved and research-backed.

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📚 References:

Nutrients (2021) – Oxalates in Foods and Their Role in Human Health
Am J Kidney Dis – Dietary Oxalate and Kidney Stone Formation
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
National Kidney Foundation Full list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_BDqWb4fNimEDFL0VMfBEIUwFThX5h_lOt7FGN3Gi5I/edit?usp=sharing

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Are Oxalates In Vegetables Bad For You? The Real Story