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 ...

Oxalates, also known as oxalic acid, are naturally occurring compounds in plants. You eat them in food, and your body makes them as well. If you’re prone to kidney stones or have kidney disease, your ...

Research suggests cranberry juice may actually increase kidney stone formation, rather than helping as many believe. You may consider limiting your cranberry juice to 1 cup or less a day, and choosing ...

Does higher urinary oxalate excretion predispose patients to kidney failure? Elevated levels of oxalate, a metabolite eliminated through the kidney, can be toxic. Oxalate nephropathy is characterized ...

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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 ...

Kidney Stone Prevention: ‘Fact versus Fiction’ According to current estimates, kidney stones will develop in one in 10 people during their lifetime. This translates into nearly 30 million people in ...

A combination of modifications, like drinking more water and eating less salt and fat, may be better than eating a low-oxalate diet. If you’ve ever had the painful experience of passing a kidney stone ...