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I've heard that spinach is extremely high in minerals and vitamins but also contains high levels of something that can cause problems. Is there any truth to this?
Last Updated: January 07, 2008
Spinach contains high concentrations of oxalic acid, which can interfere with the utilization of calcium or magnesium in the diet. The same is true for rhubarb and Swiss chard.
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