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Even though arose because these children were suffering from actually push the bone marrow cells out of the

oxalate kidney stones and high oxalate concentrations. bones, leading to severe anemia. Deficiencies of
The children would urinate only a small amount red blood cells as well as white blood cells may
crystals are at a time since when urinating normally the result due to the oxalate depositions in the bones.
most pressure of the stream causes pain. Frequently Oxalates can likewise cause osteoporosis. The
common in releasing small amounts of urine causes much oxalates form in the bone marrow and alter the
structure of the bone matrix so the bone is much
less pain to the child.
the kidney, weaker and prone to breakage.
they also NOT JUST IN THE KIDNEYS Other diseases in which oxalates may play
Even though oxalate crystals are most com-
a role include arthritis, joint pain and interstitial
can form in mon in the kidney, they also can form in virtually cystitis.
virtually any any other tissue in the body, including the brain

other tissue and the blood-brain barrier. Oxalate crystals PROPERTIES OF OXALATES
in the body, resembling pieces of glass can form in the heart The shape of the crystal will depend on
muscle. As the heart muscle contracts, these which metal the oxalate combines with. Calcium
including the pieces of oxalate crystals actually tear into the is one of the most common but it can combine
brain and the tissue. If these crystals are deposited in skeletal with virtually any metal. There are cobalt oxa-
blood-brain muscle, normal movement and exercise can be lates and zinc oxalates. The cobalt ones are spear
very painful. I’m convinced this is also one of shaped whereas the zinc oxalate resembles thin
barrier. the factors responsible for fibromyalgia. Oxalates disks. These are extremely thin and very sharp.
may also cause thyroid disease as they react in Oxalates in the gastrointestinal tract have a
thyroid tissue. tendency to bind essential elements. If you have
Oxalate crystals can form in the bone. a lot of oxalates, you won’t be able to utilize es-
The oxalate crystals can become so dense they sential elements like calcium, magnesium and

LEFT: Star-shaped kidney stones
can cause great pain in the kidneys
and bladder.

RIGHT: Typical stag-horn shaped
kidney stone.

LEFT: A kidney stone
embedded in the kidney.

RIGHT: Oxalate stones
resembling glass
embedded in the heart.

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