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Chia seeds are also high in oxalates, a compound that contributes to the development of oxalate kidney stones.
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Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in leafy greens like spinach also bind to iron and zinc.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in spinach bind to iron and zinc as well.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Its naturally occurring compounds, including oxalates, may also be a consideration for people prone to kidney stones.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in leafy greens like spinach also bind to iron and zinc.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in spinach bind to iron and zinc as well.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Its naturally occurring compounds, including oxalates, may also be a consideration for people prone to kidney stones.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Oxalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxalate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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oxalate
1 of 2 noun
ox·a·late
ˈäk-sə-ˌlāt 
: a salt or ester of oxalic acid
oxalate
2 of 2 transitive verb
oxalated; oxalating
: to add an oxalate to (blood or plasma) to prevent coagulation
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