Oxalates
Found in spinach, almonds, and beets — high intake is linked to kidney stones and joint pain in sensitive individuals.
Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds in many healthy foods including spinach, almonds, beets, sweet potatoes, and chocolate. Most people excrete oxalates without issue, but in those with poor gut microbiome diversity, gut permeability issues, or a genetic predisposition, high oxalate absorption may contribute to kidney stone formation, joint pain, and urinary tract symptoms.
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