C2O4 — Maximum per Day
The maximum safe daily amount of oxalates (C2O4) for an adult is far lower than most people realise. Modern nutrition routinely exceeds biological limits by several hundred percent, leading to long-term accumulation.
The realistic safe upper limit
The **functional daily maximum** — the threshold where most adults avoid long-term storage — is around:
➤ **150 mg C2O4 per day**
Above this level, the oxalate load slowly exceeds the body’s ability to neutralize and remove it. The result is accumulation in the fascia, glands, nerves, joints, kidneys and blood vessels.
Why “official” numbers are misleading
Some outdated sources mention 250–300 mg. These numbers were created without understanding retention, storage mechanics, or the neurological effects of crystalline load. Modern field experience shows these values are not biologically safe.
Long-term exposure above **150 mg/day** contributes to:
- Chronic inflammation and stiffness
- Unexplained nerve symptoms or tingling
- Exhaustion and mitochondrial disruption
- Circulation disturbances
- Emotional instability or sudden shifts
- Stored crystal deposits in tissues
Daily threshold vs personal threshold
Every body has its own limit. Some individuals start dumping at 90–120 mg/day. Others tolerate up to 160 mg before symptoms appear. These variations are based on:
- Genetics
- Accumulated lifetime load
- Mineral status (especially calcium & magnesium)
- Kidney function trends
- Stress level
- Electrical coherence of the nervous system
The Harvama recommendation
For long-term stability, clarity and regeneration, the optimal range is:
➤ **100–150 mg/day**
This range supports nerve healing, reduces inflammation cycles, and encourages organized dumping without collapse.
Practical guidelines
- Track high-oxalate foods (spinach, almonds, chocolate, potatoes, grains).
- Spread small oxalate sources across the day.
- Avoid “oxalate bombs” — one food that exceeds your daily limit.
- Maintain hydration and minerals daily.
Stability first — always. When the oxalate load drops predictably, energy returns, neurological clarity rises, and the body finally stops fighting the crystalline burden.