You might think kidney stones are just caused by too much calcium, but Dr. Eric Berg points out that the most common kidney stones are actually calcium oxalate stones . Oxalate not only damages the kidneys, but can also cause arthritis, eye pain, muscle pain, and even gout-like symptoms. Hong Kong people love to drink tea, eat chocolate and nuts, so their oxalate intake may be far higher than you imagine .
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🧪Symptoms and effects of excessive oxalate
· Kidney stones (most commonly calcium oxalate stones )
· Pseudo- gout symptoms
· Calcification of bones, skin, joints, and blood vessels
· Headache, eye pain, urinary tract pain, sexual tract pain, muscle pain, intestinal pain
🥬List of foods high in oxalic acid (common in Hong Kong diets )
| Food types | High oxalic acid foods |
| nut | Almonds, peanuts |
| vegetable | Spinach, beet leaves |
| fruit | Kiwi, strawberry |
| Beverages | Tea, Chocolate |
| cereals | Bran |
✅ Meat and dairy products are free of oxalates
❌ Oxalate does not necessarily come from food.
· Gut microbiota imbalance → oxalate cannot be broken down → absorbed into the bloodstream
· Impaired kidney or liver function → Difficulty in oxalate metabolism
· Diabetes, insulin resistance, and a long-term high-carbohydrate diet increase the burden on the kidneys .
· Genetic issues ( Vitamin D receptor polymorphism) → Difficulty in calcium absorption → Increased risk of calcium oxalate stones
✅ Natural methods to eliminate oxalates
1. Limit foods high in oxalic acid.
· Reduce your intake of almonds, peanuts, chocolate, spinach, and beetroot.
· If consumed with calcium-rich foods (such as cheese) , the calcium can bind with oxalate, preventing absorption .
2. Supplement with probiotics ( Lactobacillus )
· Helps break down oxalates in the intestines
· It is recommended to choose a probiotic formula containing multiple lactic acid bacteria.
3. Supplement with magnesium and citric acid ( Magnesium + Citrates )
· Magnesium can prevent calcium oxalate from binding and forming stones.
· Citric acid can neutralize oxalate.
· suggestion :
o Magnesium Glycinate Supplement
o Drink lemon water daily (whole lemon + water + a small amount of stevia + electrolyte powder ).
o Or add to apple cider vinegar drinks
4. Supplement with Vitamin D3
· Increases intestinal calcium absorption → helps calcium bind with oxalate
· Recommended dosage: 10,000 IU daily
· Note: Many people have genetic defects that make it difficult for them to absorb or convert vitamin D , making them more prone to kidney stones .
5. Maintain adequate water intake
· Drink at least 2.5 liters of water daily → to dilute urine and prevent calcium oxalate crystallization.
· The more diluted the urine , the lower the risk of kidney stones.
🧾Conclusion: Oxalate is not only a culprit in kidney stones, but can also trigger systemic inflammation.
Hong Kong people have refined diets, love tea, and eat nuts, so their oxalate intake may already be exceeding the recommended levels. Knowing how to control oxalate intake, supplement with calcium, magnesium, and probiotics is key to truly protecting kidney and joint health .
Starting today, a glass of lemon water, a magnesium capsule, and a dose of probiotics will help build a strong foundation for your kidneys, so you'll no longer have to worry about kidney stones! 💪🍋
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YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxfYvRpM7tY
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
