Here, we experimentally examined diet-microbe- host interactions through a complex systems framework, centered on dietary oxalate. Using multiple, independent molecular, animal, and in vitro ...

Dietary risk factors for kidney stone formation include not consuming enough fluid; increased consumption of salt, animal protein, and high oxalate-containing foods (all prevalent in the Southern diet ...

However, the body absorbs this less easily than dairy sources of calcium. Spinach also has a high oxalate content, which binds to calcium and makes it difficult for our bodies to use. One cup of ...

Our first clue that oxalate was important came from an observation that hypovirulent fungal strains (those that can't attack the tree as well) produced far less oxalate than virulent (normal) strains ...

A low-oxalate diet may be recommended for various medical conditions, including kidney stones. It involves cutting out foods high in oxalates and eating calcium-rich foods. A food list can make ...