Category Archives: Oxalate

Oxalate in plants

Oxalic acid is a metabolite of plants and is found in many plant tissues. High intakes of oxalates are present in some diets and they may have detrimental effects in humans. The main problem with oxalates is they can bind … Continue reading

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Spinach: Safety and Effects

Spinach leaves are commonly consumed in human nutrition and the leaves have been shown to possess a number of phytochemicals that may be biologically active. These include a number of flavonoids and carotenoids that have been shown to have beneficial … Continue reading

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Vitamin C and Oxalate: Another Myth, Let’s Put this One to Bed

Some choose to take supplemental vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Such supplements are usually in the gram range which is considered more than can be obtained from a high fruit diet (~600 mg from such a diet is possible). Many ‘experts’ … Continue reading

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Ascorbic Acid Myths: Oxalate Crystals

Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human nutrition often referred to as its common name, vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important water soluble antioxidant in humans, and in this role it prevents the oxidation of cell and tissue … Continue reading

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Nutrient Absorption From Plants

Plants are generally a good source of nutrients, particularly minerals, although this is dependent on growing conditions and soil quality. Consuming healthy plants that have been grown in fertile mineral rich soil should provide adequate minerals for the human diet. … Continue reading

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