When comparing chaga to other foods, it is not significantly higher in oxalates than most vegetables and fruits, and the nutritional value and benefits associated with consuming chaga would generally outweigh any concerns regarding oxalates. However, people who are prone to kidney stones should consume a low oxalate diet, which is considered no more than 40-50 mg of oxalates per day (1).
Here is the breakdown of the number of oxalates from chaga in our functional mushroom products:
- 5 Mushroom Hot Chocolate Mix: ~ 1.87 - 2.35 mg oxalates per serving
- Chai Latte Mix: ~ 4.6 - 5.8 mg oxalates per serving
Referenced sources:
University of Pittsburg Medical Center (2003). Low Oxalate Diet.