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Some plants have a chemical called oxalate that can form kidney stones when it mixes with calcium in the body.
Scientific Claim
Oxalates are plant-derived compounds that can bind with calcium in the kidneys to form calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Original Statement
“Oxalates are a plant defense compound. So, by definition, they're only found in plants. High oxalate foods include things like spinach, almonds, beets, and sweet potatoes.”
Context Details
Domain
nephrology
Population
human
Subject
Oxalates
Action
bind with
Target
calcium in the kidneys to form calcium oxalate stones
Intervention Details
Type: diet
Dosage: high oxalate foods (spinach, almonds, beets, sweet potatoes)
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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The study says oxalates in plants might cause kidney stones by binding to calcium, and while it’s checking if that’s really a big problem, it doesn’t say the link is fake — so it supports the claim.
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found