Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast

Are Oxalates Slowly Doing You In? | Dr. Shawn Baker & Monique Attinger

Feb 14, 2025
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Monique Attinger
Monique Attinger, a certified holistic nutritionist, shares her transformative journey into the world of oxalates after her daughter's diagnosis. She discusses how dietary oxalates can impact health, particularly in chronic illnesses like arthritis. The conversation highlights the importance of pairing oxalate-rich foods with calcium to reduce absorption and examines the potential dangers of common foods labeled as healthy. Monique also emphasizes personal experimentation with a low-oxalate approach and the astonishing improvements she experienced through dietary changes.
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ANECDOTE

Monique's Oxalate Journey

  • Monique Attinger began focusing on oxalates 16-17 years ago.
  • She has worked as a health coach for a decade, accumulating substantial experience in this area.
INSIGHT

Oxalate in Foods

  • Oxalates are present in many commonly recommended foods, like spinach, almonds, and even dark chocolate.
  • Nutritional advice often unintentionally promotes high-oxalate intake, potentially contributing to health issues.
INSIGHT

Oxalate: A Toxic End Product

  • Oxalate, a metabolic end product, is toxic and cannot be recycled or used by the body.
  • The body is designed to excrete oxalate, but excessive intake can overwhelm this capacity, potentially leading to various health issues.
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