Oxalate is a name given to salts of oxalic acid. These salts combine with calcium to form non-absorbable calcium salts. The human body does not need oxalate physiologically. Oxalates are excreted in the urine from the human body. Oxalate is one of the metabolites of vitamin C and therefore it is inconvenient to take more vitamin C. Oxalates are mostly found in green leafy vegetables, especially spinach, cocoa and chocolate, nuts and nuts. In short, oxalate is mostly found in foods of plant origin and not in animal origin.

The oxalate is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms and can associate with calcium without dissolving in urine. However, since the combined calcium and oxalate molecules are not absorbed by the body, they can gradually multiply and form crystals. This causes stones in the kidneys and urinary tract. Calcium oxalate molecules are the main reasons for the formation of kidney stones. Therefore, oxalate, which is not used or reduced by the body, must be excreted by the urinary tract.

Conditions that cause oxalate absorption are usually: consuming too much vitamin C, consuming too much of fructose-containing foods, lacking B6 in the body, various fungal infections, and consuming large amounts of oxalate-rich foods.

There is no limit to the amount of oxalate that must be consumed daily. Calcium taken from food balances the level of oxalate in the body. Nevertheless, it is recommended by experts to take daily 800 milligram calcium. In terms of balanced nutrition, protein consumption should not be excessive. In particular, protein-rich diets cause kidney stones to form.

Oxalate analysis is also carried out between the chemical tests in the authorized laboratories. In these analyzes, standards and test criteria published by local and foreign organizations are followed and reliable and impartial service is provided in laboratories.