Oxalates: A Hidden Cause of Pain, Anxiety, and Chronic Inflammation

Most people have never heard of oxalates, yet research shows they can play a major role in chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and inflammation. Oxalates are tiny, sharp crystals found in certain foods and also made inside the body. In small amounts they’re harmless, but when they build up, they irritate tissues, disrupt minerals, and stress the nervous system.

High oxalates are linked in studies to a wide range of symptoms and conditions, including:

• Kidney stones

• Bladder irritation

• Pelvic pain

• Joint and muscle pain

• Fibromyalgia-type symptoms

• Burning or tingling sensations

• Fatigue and brain fog

• Thyroid irritation

• Skin rashes and hives

• Digestive inflammation

• Anxiety and mood changes

Environmental and functional medicine research also shows that mold exposure and Candida/yeast overgrowth can cause the body to produce extra oxalates internally — even when someone is eating a healthy diet. This is one reason people with mold illness often experience unexplained pain, anxiety, or nerve symptoms.

Oxalates can also stress the mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses that create energy for every cell. Over time, mitochondrial stress contributes to inflammation, aging, and nervous system sensitivity.

Because oxalate-related symptoms can look like many other conditions, the most accurate way to detect a problem is the Organic Acids Test (OAT). This test not only measures oxalates, but also identifies many of the most common hidden causes of chronic symptoms — things routine bloodwork misses. The OAT provides insight into mold and yeast overgrowth, mitochondrial stress, detoxification blockages, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, amino acid and protein metabolism imbalances, neurotransmitter-related markers, fat digestion issues, and gut dysbiosis.

This is why the OAT is considered one of the most comprehensive and valuable functional medicine tests. It helps uncover the biochemical patterns behind pain, fatigue, anxiety, digestion problems, and inflammation — providing answers when standard medical tests come back “normal.”

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