How can I protect against oxalates? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #324

How can I protect against oxalates? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #324

Author: Chris Masterjohn, PhD September 25, 2023 Duration: 4:33

Question: How can I protect against oxalates?

Short Answer: Getting 300-400 mg calcium between food and supplements at each meal will minimize oxalate absorption. Maintaining postprandial urine pH in the 6.4-6.8 range by getting 3-5 grams of potassium per day from food or from organic acid salts such as potassium citrate will prevent its crystallization in the kidney. Reducing dietary oxalate will prevent any possible damage in the gut.

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  •  Why Should Postprandial Glucose Be Kept Under 140 mg/dL?

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This snippet is from the April 12, 2023 AMA. The full recording and transcript is reserved for Masterpass members. Here is a preview of what's included:

  • What Causes Hypercholesterolemia and Does It Matter?

  • How to Reverse Coronary Calcification?

  • How to do a comprehensive nutritional screening

  • How long after eating improperly cooked egg whites should I wait to take biotin?

  • Is the extrusion process as harmful as some claim?

  • How long can one fast before micronutrient deficiencies become an issue?

  • Do B vitamins compete with each other for absorption?

  • Why is thirst a symptom of diabetes?

  • Do I agree with Peter Attia that ApoB should be driven as low as pharmacologically possible?

  • During a fast, does the body break down muscle?

  • How do you rest and refeed your brain?

  • Why would someone have high RBC magnesium but low serum magnesium?

  • GLA deficiency?

  • Should we eat for our ethnicity?

  • How convincing are polyphenol studies?

  • Can coronary calcium be driven by oxalate?

  • Citrulline for vasodilation

  • How to reduce catabolism

  • Rapid-fire run-through of orphaned questions from the submission contest, including a detailed look at Nadia's thyroid numbers

Here's a link to the full AMA: https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/recording-and-transcript-of-the-april

Access the show notes, transcript, and comments here.

Chris Masterjohn, PhD, is the Founder and Scientific Director of the mitochondria test Mitome.

 

 


Chris Masterjohn, PhD hosts Mastering Nutrition, a podcast that digs into the science of how our bodies work at a fundamental level. The focus here is on mitochondrial health-the energy powerhouses within our cells-and how optimizing them forms the cornerstone of lasting vitality. Chris brings his background as a nutrition scientist and his experience founding BioOptHealth to these conversations, which move beyond generic diet advice. Instead, the podcast explores how individual differences, informed by tools like whole genome sequencing and detailed biochemical data, can reveal personalized paths to better metabolic function. Listeners will hear deep dives into cutting-edge research, practical interpretations of complex studies, and discussions on how to apply these insights in a real-world context. This isn't about quick fixes or trending superfoods; it's about building a coherent, scientifically-grounded understanding of nutrition from the cellular level up. Each episode aims to provide the kind of nuanced, evidence-based perspective that can help you make sense of conflicting health information. Whether the topic is a specific nutrient, a metabolic pathway, or a broader principle of wellness, Chris works to translate dense science into actionable knowledge. Tune in for a thoughtful, detailed exploration of what it truly means to master your own nutritional landscape.
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