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Oxalates and Calcium

Stone Fighter #CF1570May 16, 2026👁️ 2.0k❤️ 173

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My question concerns the mitigating effects of calcium for high oxalate foods. What is the best way to use this to my advantage?

For example, if I am having a high oxalate meal, should I take a calcium supplement with the food, before or after? The calcium supplements I have are XXXXX per pill. Should I take one or two? And again, before or after or with the meal?

Also, would it be better to concentrate on high calcium foods rather than supplements? And if so, how many mg. of calcium from foods do you need to ingest in order to help mitigate the negative effects of the oxalates?

Comments (3)

Stone Fighter #2EEB2FMay 1, 2026

They say the calcium supplements are one of the things that can form stones! If you eat oxalates food, pair the food with food that contain natural calcium like yougurth, milk or some very low salt cheese! This is what studies show and say! Good luck

Stone Fighter #57D5F3May 1, 2026

Glad I asked. The more I learn about supplements of any kind the more I am convinced they should be avoided unless prescribed by a medical professional.

Stone Fighter #E224F2May 1, 2026

Avoid calcium supplements as they can lead to kidney stones.

Stone Fighter #775F1FMay 1, 2026

i have found unsweetened organic coconut milk (i also have T2D so sugars are a concern) and it’s like 40 calories and 38% of calcium in an 8 oz serving. if i close my eyes and stretch my imagination, it almost tastes like a pina colada (really stretch). be careful with almond or soy milk. high in oxalates

Stone Fighter6 #8265BBMay 1, 2026

Also, has to be with the meal, not after. To answer your other question. You also don't need to go overboard with calcium either. If you're a stone former, you can make the other types of stones as well which is a whole other nightmare.

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