Nine out of ten people have never heard of the term “oxalate.”

It is a term related to a common, yet hidden issue, that many people have no clue they are dealing with. These oxalate compounds are a plant’s natural defense mechanism and are found in high amounts in many healthy foods such as spinach and almonds. When we lack the ability to rid ourselves of these oxalates properly, it can cause chaos within our bodies. Not only does an inability to process oxalates result in decreasing our ability to detoxify other toxins, chemicals, and hormones, but it also leads to kidney stones and gallbladder dysfunction.

Under a microscope, these oxalates look like little shards of broken glass. When they get into our bodies in high amounts, they build up in our tissues and cause problems. Oxalates can cause joint pain, muscle pain, kidney pain, gut pain, eye pain, low B6 levels, bloating, and even anxiety. Take it from us: oxalates are a tricky issue and should be addressed in anyone dealing with a chronic health problem. Luckily our doctors are well aware of this problem, and we routinely screen our patients for oxalate-related problems. We use simple dietary changes and nutritional support to vastly improve our patients’ ability to handle these sharp, pointy little chemicals. With the right approach, patients suffering from oxalate problems can see dramatic and rapid relief!