Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants that we eat. In fact, all plants produce oxalic acid at various levels. Higher oxalates in the body that aren't broken down can produce kidney stones, joint pain, fibromyalgia, or inflammatory bowel disease. But the good news is that there are bacteria in your body and in fermented foods that break down these oxalates and render them harmless. Tune in to learn more.

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