Can Calcium Oxalate Be Absorbed? Understanding Its Intestinal Pathways
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Most people assume that ingesting calcium oxalate leads directly to kidney stones, but the reality is more nuanced. It is widely understood that when calcium and oxalate bind together in the intestine, they form an insoluble complex that is eliminated from the body. However, a small percentage of soluble oxalate can be absorbed, and several factors can influence this absorption, which is key to understanding kidney stone risk.
