STOP Eating the 5 'Healthy' Foods That Are Creating Your Next Kidney Stone
Authored by Dr. Chris, Certified ND
WHAT IS AN OXALATE?
🌿 Oxalate is a naturally occurring compound in plants and is produced as a waste product by your body.
➕ When too much oxalate is present, it binds to minerals—most commonly calcium—to create a compound.
💎 This compound forms sharp, insoluble Calcium Oxalate crystals, which are the primary cause of 80% of all kidney stones.
HIGH OXALATE FOODS THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU
VEGETABLES
Such as: Spinach, Swiss chard, Beets, Rhubarb
Kidney-friendly swap: Butterhead/Bibb lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Arugula, Cauliflower, Cabbage
GRAINS
Such as: Wheat Bran, Shredded Wheat Cereal
Kidney-friendly swap: White Rice, White Flour Pasta, Oats
NUTS & SEEDS
Such as: Chia seeds, Almonds, Cashews
Kidney-friendly swap: Hemp seeds, Coconut, Flax seeds
SWEETS
Such as: Dark Chocolate (Cocoa powder), Figs, Baked goods with wheat, Dates
Kidney-friendly swap: Small amounts of milk chocolate, Apples, Bananas, Cherries, Grapes, Peaches, and Pears
BUT Diet Isn't the Whole Story
🔑 Diet only accounts for 50% of the risk. Your body naturally produces the other half of the oxalate through its own metabolic processes.
💡 Across-the-board low-oxalate diets are often unnecessary. New urology guidelines focus on managing the body's output, not just complete food avoidance.
✅ We target the root cause. Our protocol focuses on metabolic support to ensure your body efficiently manages and clears the oxalate it produces, protecting your kidneys.
DIET ONLY: THE 50% SOLUTION
METABOLIC MANAGEMENT: THE 100% SOLUTION
Why Management Requires More Than Diet
The oxalate problem is often less about what you eat and more about two underlying weaknesses in the body:
- Poor Gut Health: Certain beneficial gut bacteria help break down oxalates. When these are imbalanced, more oxalate is left unbound to travel to the bloodstream.
- Nutrient Deficiencies: Key nutrients are necessary to properly bind, metabolize, and eliminate oxalates produced by the body. Without them, the body can't keep up with the metabolic load.
This scientific gap is why Axobotanica Advanced Kidney Support was formulated.
The Oxalate Bodyguards
Our physician-led formula includes two key ingredients that directly address the oxalate problem, offering support far beyond what a general multivitamin can provide:
- Targeted Magnesium Citrate: This highly bioavailable form of magnesium is crucial because it binds directly to oxalates in the digestive tract. By neutralizing the oxalate before it can reach the kidneys, you significantly reduce the material available for crystal and stone formation.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): This essential vitamin acts as a critical metabolic co-factor necessary for the efficient breakdown and elimination of oxalate waste produced by the body.
How our Advanced Kidney Support Helps Your Oxalate Management
Prevents Stone Formation
Magnesium Citrate directly reduces the load of free oxalates reaching the kidneys
Supports Metabolic Elimination
Vitamin B6 assists in the breakdown of internally produced oxalates
READY TO TAKE CONTROL?
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Dr. Chris' Low-Oxalate Smoothie Recipe
- 1 medium Banana or Mango (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Frozen Cauliflower (Provides thickness and fiber without high oxalates)
- 1/4 cup Rolled Oats (Adds fiber and satiation, low oxalate)
- 1 cup Romaine Lettuce Chopped (A safe source of green nutrients)
- 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds (Healthy fats and protein)
- 1 cup Water, Ice, or Coconut Milk
- Flavor Boost: 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract and a dash of Cinnamon
- Optional: 1 scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This article and the information provided (including dietary recommendations and supplement advice) are for educational purposes only and are not intended to replace professional medical care.
Axobotanica Advanced Kidney Support is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including kidney stones or chronic kidney disease (CKD).
All recommendations, including the use of supplements or changes to diet (like low-oxalate choices), must be reviewed and approved by your personal healthcare provider or urologist, who considers your full medical history, current medications, and lab results. Never adjust your existing medical treatment plan or medications based on this information alone.