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Purine & Oxalate Calculator
Track your daily purine and oxalate intake from foods
✅ USDA FoodData Central API Connected — Using your personal API key for unlimited access!
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only.
Always consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes, especially if you have
gout, kidney stones, or other medical conditions.
📚 Scientific References
- Purine Data: Kaneko, K., et al. (2014). "Total purine and purine base content of common foodstuffs for facilitating nutritional therapy for gout and hyperuricemia." Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 37(5), 709-721. DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b13-00967
- Oxalate Data: Barcelo, P., et al. (2023). "Oxalate content of foods: A comprehensive review." Foods, 12(3), 567. DOI: 10.3390/foods12030567
- USDA Database: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. (2024). "USDA FoodData Central." https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/
- Gout Guidelines: Dalbeth, N., et al. (2021). "2021 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Gout." Arthritis & Rheumatology, 73(10), 1761-1776. DOI: 10.1002/art.41923
- Kidney Stone Prevention: Ferraro, P.M., et al. (2020). "Dietary oxalate and kidney stone formation." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 75(6), 883-891. DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2019.12.005
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