There are biochemical pathways where collagen can be turned into oxalate, and people who are at risk for kidney stones should be careful with collagen consumption.
People who are optimizers may need more b6 to process collagen without generating oxalate.
There are many factors that can contribute to increased oxalate levels in the body, including diet, environment, and metabolism.
Chris Masterjohn has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is an expert in micronutrients. In this episode, we discuss the common MTHFR mutation, why riboflavin is critical for skin health, collagen supplementation, achieving healthy iron status, and more. To assess and ultimately fix any nutrient deficiencies you may have, check out his very thorough course, Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Use code GENIUS for 20% off.
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