Oxalic Acid
Also known as: Ethanedoic Acid; Oxalate
Description
Oxalic Acid is an endogenous and exogenous, insoluble organic Dicarboxylic Acid.
Potentially Toxic Effects of Oxalic Acid
Excessive urinary levels of Oxalic Acid is known as Hyperoxaluria and excessive quantities of Oxalic Acid in the Blood is known as Oxalemia.
Excretory System
The Calcium Oxalate form of Oxalic Acid is a component of Kidney Stones. [1]
Sexual System
Excessive dietary consumption of Oxalic Acid may be implicated in Vulvodynia (unremitting Pain and burning of the Vulva):
Women afflicted with Vulvodynia have been found to have higher levels of Oxalic Acid in their Urine.
Excessive Oxalic Acid may Interfere with these Substances
Minerals
Excessive Oxalic Acid may interfere with the absorption of Calcium by binding to Calcium in the Stomach and forming insoluble Calcium Oxalate. [2]
Oxalic Acid may interfere with the absorption of Iron. [3]
Oxalic Acid may bind to and form insoluble salts with Magnesium causing its excretion. [4]
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