What is in spinach that causes kidney stones?
My mother used to tell me to limit spinach because she said it could cause kidney stones. I love spinach, so I'm curious what specific thing in it might be responsible for that.
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7 months ago
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It is because of high oxalates. They bind with calcium in your body and form stones.
7 months ago
Spinach is packed with oxalates, which can bind to calcium in your urinary tract and form calcium oxalate stones. My tracking app always flags high-oxalate foods, so I make sure to boil it well to reduce the levels.
5 months ago
The culprit is oxalic acid, which makes calcium stones in people who are prone to them. Please don't self-diagnose or cut out greens completely, get a doctor to check your urine and kidney health first.
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7 months ago
It has oxalates, and I learned this the hard way after a severe kidney stone attack last year that required a procedure. Please see a urologist or a dietician to get a proper diet chart instead of guessing.
7 months ago
It’s oxalates, apparently. Honestly, I’m too tired dealing with midnight insomnia to worry about spinach, but I guess boiling it or eating it with some paneer helps lock that calcium.