OXALATES (7 High Oxalate Foods) Sensitive to Oxalates?
TLDRDr. Ken Berry, a family physician with over 20 years of experience, discusses the potential health issues associated with a high oxalate diet. Oxalates, found in many seemingly healthy foods, can cause inflammation, pain, and even kidney stones. Conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, chronic fatigue, and thyroid disease may improve with a low oxalate diet. Dr. Berry suggests a 90-day trial of a low oxalate diet, highlighting the Triple B and E (beef, butter, bacon, and eggs) diet as an example. He also lists the top seven high oxalate foods, including spinach, almonds, and raisin bran, and provides a link to an extensive list of foods categorized by their oxalate content. The video encourages personal experimentation to determine individual oxalate tolerance levels and offers further information through Patreon.
Takeaways
- 🚫 High oxalate intake can cause pain and inflammation in various parts of the body.
- 🔍 Oxalates can lead to issues like eye irritation, skin irritation, and kidney stones.
- 💊 Certain medical conditions improve with a low or oxalate-free diet, including autism spectrum disorders and thyroid disease.
- 📊 Tolerance to oxalate varies widely among individuals, following a normal distribution curve.
- 🧪 Personal experimentation and trial and error are necessary to determine one's sensitivity to oxalates.
- 🍽️ A 90-day trial of a low oxalate diet is suggested for those with chronic inflammation or related conditions.
- 🥩 The Triple B and E diet (beef, butter, bacon, and eggs) is recommended for its oxalate-free benefits.
- 🏥 Research indicates most people can safely ingest 100-200 mg of oxalates daily, but sensitivities vary.
- 🥗 Foods like beet greens, rhubarb leaves, and poke salad leaves are very high in oxalates and can cause issues if consumed in excess.
- 🔑 The top seven high oxalate foods listed are raisin bran, navy beans, beets, corn grits, baked potato with skin, almonds, and spinach.
- 📚 An extensive list of high oxalate foods is provided, categorized into very high, high, medium, low, and very low for dietary planning.
Q & A
What is the main issue discussed by Dr. Ken Berry in the transcript?
-The main issue discussed by Dr. Ken Berry is the problem of consuming too many oxalates in one's diet and how it can lead to various health issues.
What are some of the symptoms that can be caused by high oxalate intake?
-High oxalate intake can cause pain, inflammation, burning sensations, eye irritation, skin irritation, irritated tissues inside the body, and irritated mucous membranes such as the mouth and nose.
What are some medical conditions that can be improved by a low oxalate or oxalate-free diet?
-Conditions that can be improved include autism spectrum disorders, chronic candida, chronic fatigue, COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, fibromyalgia, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, joint pain, kidney stones, and thyroid disease.
What is the distribution of oxalate tolerance among people according to Dr. Berry?
-The ability to tolerate oxalate ingestion follows a normal distribution curve, where some people are not very affected by even a high oxalate diet, while others are extremely sensitive to even a low amount of daily oxalate ingestion.
What is the Triple B and E diet and why does Dr. Berry recommend it?
-The Triple B and E diet stands for beef, butter, bacon, and eggs. Dr. Berry recommends it because these foods are all oxalate-free and can provide relief for those who are sensitive to oxalates by giving their body a break from daily oxalate ingestion.
What is the recommended daily intake of oxalates for most people according to renal physiology research?
-According to renal physiology research, it is probably safe for most people to ingest between 100 milligrams and 200 milligrams a day of oxalates.
What are the top seven high oxalate foods listed by Dr. Berry?
-The top seven high oxalate foods are spinach, almonds, baked potato with skin, corn grits, beets, navy beans, and raisin bran.
Why is it important to know one's oxalate tolerance level?
-Knowing one's oxalate tolerance level is important because excessive intake can lead to health problems, and understanding one's sensitivity can help in managing and improving various medical conditions.
What is the recommended duration for trying a low oxalate diet if experiencing related health issues?
-Dr. Berry recommends a 90-day trial of eating a very low oxalate diet or an oxalate-free diet to see if there is any improvement in one's health conditions.
What does Dr. Berry suggest for those who suspect they might have a sensitivity to oxalates?
-Dr. Berry suggests that if someone is experiencing chronic inflammation or other health issues and suspects oxalate sensitivity, they should try a 90-day trial of a very low oxalate diet and monitor their symptoms.
How can one find a comprehensive list of high oxalate foods?
-Dr. Berry mentions that he has included a link to an extensive list of high oxalate foods categorized into very high, high, medium, low, and very low levels.
What is the significance of oxalate-free foods in managing health conditions?
-Oxalate-free foods are significant as they can help reduce inflammation and other symptoms in individuals who are sensitive to oxalates, potentially improving conditions like kidney stones and chronic inflammation.
Outlines
🍽️ High Oxalate Foods and Their Impact on Health
Dr. Ken Berry, a family physician with 20 years of experience, discusses the potential issues associated with a diet high in oxalates. He explains that consuming too many oxalates can lead to pain and inflammation throughout the body, with varying effects on different individuals. Oxalates may also cause eye irritation, skin irritation, and issues with mucous membranes. Furthermore, they can lead to the formation of kidney stones, which are to be avoided. Certain medical and mental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorders, chronic fatigue, and thyroid disease, can be improved by following a low or oxalate-free diet. The ability to tolerate oxalate varies among people, and Dr. Berry suggests a 90-day trial of a low oxalate diet for those experiencing chronic inflammation without a clear cause. He also mentions that while most people can safely ingest between 100 to 200 milligrams of oxalates daily, some are extremely sensitive and should avoid higher levels. Lastly, he provides a list of the top seven common high-oxalate foods, which include raisin bran, navy beans, beets, corn grits, baked potatoes, almonds, and spinach, which has the highest oxalate content.
🔗 Resources for a Low Oxalate Diet
The video script offers a link to an extensive list of high oxalate foods categorized into very high, high, medium, low, and very low levels. It is suggested that viewers who are not highly sensitive to oxalates can avoid only the high and very high categories, while others may need to restrict their diet further to medium, low, and even oxalate-free foods. The speaker also encourages sharing the video with individuals who may be consuming excessive amounts of oxalates. Additionally, viewers are invited to ask questions directly and gain access to four additional question and answer sessions by becoming a patron on Patreon, with a link provided for easy sign-up.
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Keywords
💡Oxalates
💡Inflammation
💡Kidney Stones
💡Low Oxalate Diet
💡Triple B and E Diet
💡Renal Physiology
💡Food Sensitivity
💡Chronic Conditions
💡Personal Experimentation
💡High Oxalate Foods
💡Patience and Persistence
Highlights
Oxalates in the diet can trigger pain and inflammation in different parts of the body.
High oxalate intake can cause eye irritation, skin irritation, and irritated tissues and mucous membranes.
Oxalates may contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Certain medical and mental conditions improve with a low oxalate or oxalate-free diet.
Tolerance to oxalate ingestion varies widely among individuals.
A 90-day trial of a low oxalate diet is recommended for those with chronic inflammation or related conditions.
The Triple B and E diet (beef, butter, bacon, and eggs) is suggested for a break from daily oxalate ingestion.
Research indicates a safe daily oxalate intake between 100-200 mg for most people.
Some individuals are extremely sensitive to even low levels of oxalate ingestion.
Spinach has exceptionally high oxalate content at 755 mg per half cup.
The top seven high oxalate foods include spinach, almonds, baked potato with skin, corn grits, beets, navy beans, and raisin bran.
Avoiding high and very high oxalate foods can help manage symptoms for some individuals.
An extensive list of high oxalate foods is provided, categorized into very high, high, medium, low, and very low.
Sharing information about oxalate intake can be beneficial for those unaware of its potential health impacts.
The option to ask questions directly and access additional Q&A sessions is available through Patreon.
The importance of personal experimentation to determine individual oxalate sensitivity is emphasized.
Every human being is sensitive to oxalates above a certain level, which can be discovered through experience.
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