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High levels of oxalates in the body may increase the risk of kidney stones in some people.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 June 2025
Spinach, while high in calcium, also contains oxalates.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Oxalic acid or oxalate, found at high concentrations in spinach, collard greens, sweet potatoes, rhubarb, and beans, is the most potent blocker of calcium absorption.25
Phytates: Phytic acid (phytate) is a less potent blocker of calcium absorption than oxalate.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Diet experts say okra doesn't have a ton of cons, but those who are prone to getting kidney stones should know that the vegetable contains oxalate, which is a compound that can cause stones to form.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 5 May 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 June 2025
Spinach, while high in calcium, also contains oxalates.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Oxalic acid or oxalate, found at high concentrations in spinach, collard greens, sweet potatoes, rhubarb, and beans, is the most potent blocker of calcium absorption.25
Phytates: Phytic acid (phytate) is a less potent blocker of calcium absorption than oxalate.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Diet experts say okra doesn't have a ton of cons, but those who are prone to getting kidney stones should know that the vegetable contains oxalate, which is a compound that can cause stones to form.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 5 May 2025
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“Oxalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxalate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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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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