Dr Puneet Agrawal's World of Health

 Oranges and Kidney Stones: Are They Safe to Eat? If you suffer from calcium oxalate kidney stones, you’ve likely been told to follow a low-oxalate diet. Since oranges are often labeled as "high oxalate," many patients avoid them entirely. But is that necessary? The Oxalate Paradox: Most of the oxalates are in the orange peel and pulp. By juicing the orange, you remove the stones-forming oxalates (29mg down to 2mg) while keeping the beneficial citrates. As a surgeon with 40 years of experience, here is the medical truth about oranges, juice, and your kidneys. The Oxalate Paradox: Fruit vs. Juice Surprisingly, there is a massive difference between eating a whole orange and drinking its juice: Whole Orange: Contains approximately 29 mg of oxalate . Orange Juice (1 Cup): Contains only about 2 mg of oxalate . Why the difference? Most of the oxalates in an orange are found in the organic fibers (the pulp and peel). When juiced, these oxalates are largely left behind. Why Orang...