Re: Oxalic Acid; WAS: Al's diet - rhubarb

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This link shows oxalic acid content of some foods:

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/Data/Other/oxalic.html

citpeks wrote:

> The following link discusses rhubarb, oxalic acid, and calcifications:

> http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/rhubarb-poison.html

>

> " Oxalic acid, for example, is excreted in the urine, and its crystals

> are commonly found in microscopic urinalysis. Too much oxalic acid in

> the urine will result in kidney or bladder stones. Calcium combines

> with oxalic acid to form the less soluble salt, calcium oxalate, which

> is also found in kidney stones. "

>

> The link also mentions cabbage, spinach, and beet tops as containing

> oxalic acid.

>

> People who are experiencing bone loss, or who want to avoid it, may be

> wise to limit their consumption of these vegetables unless they are

> prepared in a way that neutralizes the oxalic acid. This may be

> achieved by adding a little calcium carbonate (a tums tablet) during

> preparation.