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A Hidden Compound in 'Healthy' Plant-Based Foods May Be Fueling Gut Inflammation

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Some of the healthiest plant-based foods on the menu – including spinach, beetroot, rhubarb, almonds, and sweet potatoes – could be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), based on a new study.

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A recent study calls into question the harmless perception of certain green leafy vegetables and fruits. Researchers at the University of North Carolina have identified a troubling correlation between the consumption of oxalate-rich foods, such as spinach or almonds, and the exacerbation of symptoms in patients with inflammatory diseases ... Read more The article L的oxalate, a hidden compound of vegetable foods, may aggravate intestinal inflammat…

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A new study has found that the natural compounds oxalates found in spinach, beets and almonds can exacerbate inflammatory bowel diseases.

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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Even healthy plant foods contain a compound that, under certain conditions, can increase intestinal inflammation. The researchers explained what role oxalate plays in this.

According to a recent study, there may be a hidden compound in many plants that can further worsen the condition of those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. The post This compound that increases intestinal inflammation may also be found in healthy foods first appeared on 24.hu.

·Budapest, Hungary
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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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