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Oxalate in Spinach and Almonds May Worsen IBD, Study Finds

Researchers report that a natural compound found in spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes may aggravate gut inflammation in people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis because their intestines process oxalate differently, pointing toward tailored diets or microbiome treatments.

A hidden compound in healthy foods may worsen IBD
Oxalate in Spinach and Almonds May Worsen IBD, Study Finds
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Researchers report that a natural compound found in spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes may aggravate gut inflammation in people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis because their intestines process oxalate differently, pointing toward tailored diets or microbiome treatm…