oxalate

noun

ox·a·late ˈäk-sə-ˌlāt

: a salt or ester of oxalic acid

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High amounts of oxalates can contribute to kidney stones. —

Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024 Specifically, soaking legumes reduces oxalate and lectin content more than cooking does. —

Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024 This is because walnuts are high in oxalates, which can contribute to calcium oxalate stones - the most common type of kidney stone. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024 While beetroot juice can be a great addition to a balanced diet, there are a few considerations to keep in mind: Kidney stones: Beetroots are naturally high in oxalates, compounds that can contribute to the formation of kidney stones in susceptible individuals. —

Bianca London, Glamour, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for oxalate