To compare quantitatively the effect of a low- and a high-oxalate vegetarian diet on intestinal oxalate absorption and urinary excretion. A vegetarian diet can only be recommended for calcium oxalate ...

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 ...

If you’re at high risk for kidney stones, lowering the amount of oxalate you consume may help lower this risk. Foods that are highest in oxalate include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes. Oxalate ...

Researchers gaining a better understanding of the genetic basis for oxalate absorption. Nephrolithiasis results from an interaction between diet and genetic predisposition. Most renal stones contain ...

Hiding within many of our most nutritious foods is a naturally occurring compound that deserves more attention than it typically receives. Oxalic acid, also known as oxalate, exists in varying amounts ...

Healthcare providers may recommend low oxalate diets to treat a variety of conditions, particularly kidney stones. However, recent research has called into question whether low oxalate diets are ...

Kidney stone patients should avoid foods with high oxalate content, add calcium to meals. Until recently there was little interest in food oxalate values, as the dominant paradigm was that dietary ...