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How many oxalates are too many? — Whalespan

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How many oxalates are too many?

Paul Saladino8m · 2023-03-23

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◐Partially SupportedThe kidneys can handle approximately 50 milligrams of oxalate per day, translating to a dietary intake of about 250 milligrams.✓Well SupportedPlant-based diets may benefit kidney health by maintaining an alkaline system that promotes citrate release in urine, a protective compound against stones.◐Partially SupportedProteins that interrupt calcium oxalate stone formation and citrate in urine help prevent kidney stones.◐Partially SupportedOxalates can accumulate in critical tissues such as the eyeballs, breasts, thyroid gland, jaw, teeth, and sinuses.Partially Supported

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Formed nano-crystals from oxalate chelation are highly toxic, comparable to asbestos fibers, and provoke an immune response.

◐Partially SupportedTurmeric powder, fresh spinach, almonds, almond milk, dark chocolate, and peanut butter are significant sources of oxalates.

◐Partially SupportedA standard spinach salad can contain approximately 450 milligrams of oxalate.

◐Partially SupportedUp to 4% of absorbed oxalate can become lodged in tissues after each meal, according to rat studies.

◐Partially SupportedThe human body produces approximately 12 milligrams of oxalate per day from metabolism.

◐Partially SupportedThe vascular system prevents high oxalate levels by pushing it into tissues via capillary beds.

◐Partially SupportedAbsorbed oxalate acts as a chelator, removing minerals like calcium from the blood and forming toxic nano-crystals.

◐Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet can help reveal oxalate-related problems by eliminating plant-based oxalate sources.

◐Partially SupportedOxalate can accumulate in various body parts if the kidneys are overloaded.

◐Partially SupportedThe vascular system prevents oxalate from reaching high levels in the bloodstream and other tissues by preventing crystal flow.

◐Partially SupportedKidneys may retain oxalate crystals as a defense mechanism against urine flow blockage and infection.

◐Partially SupportedThe urinary tract concentrates oxalate from the bloodstream for excretion.