Oxalates is a word I hadn’t heard of until I started my Carnivore lifestyle, it is something that I am learning more of as time goes on. Oxalates are present in many foods considered to be healthy, such as spinach, nuts, beans, soy products and dark chocolate. When you consume Oxalate high foods, it is widely accepted that it can be a factor in the formation of kidney stones.
It isn’t this aspect of Oxalates that has popped up on my radar, it is what can happen to our bodies when we stop eating Oxalate dense foods, which I have, as a Carnivore. When you stop consuming them, our bodies start to release the stores that they have been holding on to. If you have had a particularly high intake previously, you can experience what is known as Oxalate dumping. This can cause very varied symptoms. From rashes and skin irritation, to brain fog and burning irritated eyes; I have heard anecdotally that some people have experienced crystals actually coming out of their skin.
After a lot of reading in this area, I can highly recommend that anyone wanting to learn about the subject, should look for the Queen of Oxalates, as I think of her. Sally K Norton can be easily found on YouTube, and her book Toxic Superfoods is hugely helpful.
Sally is extremely knowledgeable on this subject, and has suffered from debilitating health issues herself, which is how she started her research into this area. So if you start to experience any of these symptoms, and would like to know how to manage them, Sally is the go-to for everything you need to know.
