Ep. 131: Should You Be Avoiding High Oxalate Foods? How To Fix Oxalate Issues

The Energy Balance Podcast

In this episode we discuss:

• The impact of sugar consumption on oxalate production
• Whether you really need to avoid all high oxalate foods
• Different cooking and preparation methods to reduce oxalate exposure
• Which supplements can make oxalate issues worse

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:53 – whether fructose contributes to increased oxalate production

3:42 – is sugar the culprit behind oxalate issues?

9:14 – the problems with the research demonizing fructose

14:45 – the optimal amount of dietary oxalate and how to determine whether oxalates are an issue for you

17:57 – the importance of testing, experimentation, and listening to your symptoms

25:10 – how to reduce your exposure to high-oxalate foods

32:02 – the best cooking methods to reduce oxalates in food

37:05 – foods highest in oxalates and whether salads are OK to eat

40:17 – oxalate content in raw cacao vs chocolate

45:26 – whether you need to avoid soybeans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, beets, and carrots due to their oxalate content

49:05 – examples of bioenergetic diets with varying oxalate content

57:01 – other dietary considerations for oxalate issues (PUFA, collagen, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, carbohydrates, protein, and fat intake)

1:06:22 – the best supplements to fix your oxalate issues

1:11:45 – which supplements can make oxalate issues worse and whether to take probiotics for oxalate issues

1:14:58 – the long-term impact of carnivore diets on liver and gut health