Interstitial Cystitis & Oxalate
Ongoing Daily Series — 12 parts (3 published, new parts daily)
Bladder Irritants and Oxalate: The Complete List
A comprehensive cross-reference of known bladder irritants and their oxalate content. Some are double trouble — some are only one or the other.
March 3, 2026
The IC Diet vs. Low-Oxalate Diet: Where They Overlap
IC patients avoid citrus, coffee, and spicy food. Low-oxalate diets cut spinach and chocolate. Here's where the two restrictions overlap and what's safe on both.
March 20, 2026
The IC Diet: What the Evidence Actually Shows (And What It Doesn't)
The IC diet was built from patient surveys, not clinical trials. Here's an honest look at the evidence behind IC food restrictions and why tracking your own triggers matters more than any generic list.
March 21, 2026
IC Supplements: Which Ones Are Oxalate-Safe?
IC patients often take supplements like D-Mannose, aloe vera, and quercetin. Here's a breakdown of which common IC supplements are safe from an oxalate perspective and which ones need a closer look.
D-Mannose for IC and UTIs: What the Research Actually Says
D-Mannose is wildly popular for UTI prevention and IC management. But the latest clinical trials tell a more complicated story than the supplement aisle suggests. Here's an honest, balanced look at the evidence.
The IC Elimination Diet: Adding an Oxalate Layer
Most IC elimination diets don't address oxalate specifically. Here's how to layer oxalate tracking onto your existing IC diet to find hidden triggers.
Managing IC Flares: A Low-Oxalate Emergency Diet
When an IC flare hits, here's exactly what to eat and drink that won't make it worse. Ultra-bland, low-acid, low-oxalate options for crisis mode.
7-Day IC-Friendly Meal Plan That's Also Low-Oxalate
A full week of meals that avoid both IC bladder triggers and high-oxalate foods. Every meal includes notes on why it's safe.
IC-Safe Beverages That Are Low in Oxalate
IC patients must avoid coffee, citrus juice, alcohol, and most teas. Here are the beverages that are genuinely safe for both your bladder and oxalate intake.
Interstitial Cystitis and Oxalate: Understanding the Connection
Research suggests dietary oxalate may irritate damaged bladder linings in IC/BPS patients. Here's what the science says and what it means for you.
Low-Acid AND Low-Oxalate Foods: The IC-Safe Comfort List
When you need to avoid both acidic foods and high-oxalate foods, here's the comprehensive list of what's actually left — more than you'd expect.
Tracking Bladder Pain and Food Triggers: Finding Your Pattern
How to set up a food-symptom diary for IC, track delayed reactions, identify your personal triggers, and share data with your urologist.
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