Post-Xmas, Oxalates (oxalic acid) appear to be a hot topic with an increase in inflammation, joint pain, poor circulation, and aching in the body. The development of gout is further linked to large deposits of oxalate crystals in the body, commonly occurring in the joints of the feet.
Good or bad. For most people, oxalates are okay. However, those with altered gut function and painful inflammation may need to pay a bit more attention to high oxalate content in their diet.