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12. Digestive health and oxalate absorption

Oxalate from foods is absorbed in multiple portions of the GI tract, including the stomach and small and large intestines. Generally, the more oxalate you eat, the more your body absorbs. Recent research shows that maintaining a healthy oxalate balance requires a symbiotic community of bacteria in the gut, not a single species. Anything that affects the absorption of food in the gut can alter oxalate levels, including small bowel reabsorption syndrome or imbalances in the gut biome, which can be caused by antibiotics, lack of physical activity, smoking, or stress.

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