Oxalate in spinach and almonds may worsen gut inflammation in IBD

Health technology can be useful, but it becomes risky when people mistake consumer sensors for medical devices. The key is understanding what the data actually shows and what it doesn’t.

Reporting

Phys.org Medical Research reports that Oxalate in spinach and almonds may worsen gut inflammation in IBD. Spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes are celebrated as some of the healthiest foods on the planet. But for the millions of Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study from the UNC School of Medicine suggests that these same foods may be quietly worsening gut inflammation through a compound most people have never heard of. The key issue is evidence: what the device measures, how reliable the measurement is, who can safely use it, and where medical guidance is still needed.

The Details

• Phys.org Medical Research: Oxalate in spinach and almonds may worsen gut inflammation in IBD
• Spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes are celebrated as some of the healthiest foods on the planet. But for the millions of Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new

Next Developments

• peer review and replication of findings
• clinical applications and guidelines
• consult healthcare providers for personal advice

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