Oxalate May Fuel IBD Inflammation | Health and Fitness News

Scientists uncover a surprising twist: oxalate, found in healthy foods like spinach and almonds, may worsen gut inflammation in Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis patients. People with IBD have lower levels of key proteins that normally flush oxalate out, causing more of it to linger and fuel inflammation. Studies show higher stool oxalate levels in IBD patients—even on similar diets—and mouse experiments confirm oxalate worsens colitis severity. One transporter protein linked to disease aggression could become a future biomarker. The takeaway? Not to eliminate veggies, but to rethink how oxalate impacts gut health—and explore microbiome-based treatments. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911214250.htm More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f96c862c570c124 Report issues to [email protected].