In this episode, we deep dive into what an oxalate is, their effects on human health, and why it matters. Oxalates are sometimes considered to be "anti-nutrients" or "plant defense chemicals" as they are produced by the parts of plants that are highly protected by the plant such as the stems, leaves,  seeds, and roots. Plants don't want to be eaten any more than animals do, they just don't have the physical ability to run away!

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