Guest guest Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 In my note about distilled water I mentioned that " if you have pure water and calcium phosphate, enough mineral will dissolve to try to achieve equilibrium. This effect can be aggravated by acids present in the body which increase the solubility of the minerals by reacting chemically and shifting the point of equilibrium. " 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. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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