Category: Controversies

While oxalates are compounds found in many plant foods, the concept of a rapid and symptomatic release of stored oxalates—known as 'oxalate dumping'—is largely based on anecdotal evidence rather than scientific research. This phenomenon is said to occur when someone drastically reduces their intake of high-oxalate foods.

In 2021, the A2 Milk Company faced class-action lawsuits from shareholders in Australia and New Zealand following massive downgrades to financial forecasts. This financial fallout is just one part of the wider A2 milk scandal, which also includes long-standing disputes over its marketing and scientific claims.