What is oxalate dumping?
Oxalate dumping refers to the process by which the body begins to eliminate accumulated oxalate—usually calcium oxalate crystals—stored in tissues, after a significant reduction in dietary oxalate. This release can overwhelm the body’s excretion systems and may lead to temporary symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, rashes, urinary discomfort, cloudy urine, or changes in bowel movements. The phenomenon is not well-documented in mainstream medicine but is widely discussed in patient communities and among some functional and integrative health practitioners. It’s thought to occur in cycles and may last weeks to months.