So, if I am correct, for some time now, calcium ingestion has been recommended in order to bind with oxalate in the gut and therefore, make it less available to be absorberd. On the other hand, I have seen citrate medication also being recommended since it binds with calcium to make it less available to bind with oxalate, in order not to form crystals. My question is if citrate wouldnt also make calcium less available to bind with oxalate in the gut, and therefore, make it more likely to be absorbed.
citrate will act in the tenal tubules. to increase the solubility of crystals. it prevent crystalization and nucleation.
Azzawi meant renal tubules.
Citrate inhibits stone formation by complexing with calcium in the urine, inhibiting spontaneous nucleation, and preventing growth and agglomeration of crystals.
Thank you for your answers, I wasn't aware that citrate would only complex in the renal tubes. Is there any explanation as to why that does not happen in the the gut?
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