Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast
Are Oxalates Slowly Doing You In? | Dr. Shawn Baker & Monique Attinger
Feb 14, 2025
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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- Lowering dietary oxalate intake can lead to significant health improvements, as demonstrated by Monique's personal experience and career transformation.
- Recognizing and managing the symptoms of oxalate-related health issues is crucial, as they often resemble other medical conditions and lack standard diagnostic tests.
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The Impact of Oxalates on Health
Oxalates are metabolic end products that can negatively affect health, and their presence in the diet has been linked to various conditions including kidney stones, arthritis, and potentially breast cancer. Commonly recommended healthy foods such as spinach, almonds, and dark chocolate are particularly high in oxalates, which raises concerns about their long-term consumption. Some individuals may absorb oxalates more readily, especially those with leaky gut or other health issues that impair detoxification. As oxalate levels in the body increase, they exceed the capacity to eliminate them, leading to a range of health problems.
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