Comment · Tue, July 29, 2025 · ND Owner
Is Oxystorm in Infinigreens A Source of Oxalates?
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infrareddit-1 · 9 points
I’ve been instructed by my doctor to avoid dietary oxalates to prevent kidney stones.
Can anyone tell me if Oxystorm is a source of oxalates?
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Extra_Load1892 · 1 points
I understand that calcium citrate is a form that enhances calcium absorption, but if the calcium derived from it chemically binds with oxalate in the gut to form insoluble calcium oxalate that's harder to absorb, would its behavior differ depending on whether it's taken together with oxalate-rich foods or on its own?
And similarly, when consuming vegetables like spinach, which are known to carry a higher risk of stone formation, could taking calcium citrate at the same time help reduce that risk?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
Yes, the point of taking calcium citrate is to bind with the oxalate in the GI tract so they don't absorb. You have to take it at the same time as you ingest the oxalate high food/supplement. Calcium citrate is perfect for that for a couple reasons. One, it dissolves at a wide range of pH, which means the free calcium can bind to any oxalates in the GI tract at that time, which then get excreted. Two, the free citrate will then be absorbed, directly lowering the crystallization of calcium in the kidneys. So you get the dual benefit of both the calcium binding to the oxalates and the citrate preventing crystallization in the kidneys. Also yes, you can take calcium citrate with vegetables high in oxalates like spinach. You would just take it at the same time you eat the veggies.