Yes, Berkeley Life is generally safe for individuals with oxalate sensitivities. While oxalate sensitivity affects a small percentage of people (~2%) due to genetic factors limiting their ability to break down oxalates, many can still tolerate small amounts of oxalates with good digestion practices, such as chewing thoroughly, staying hydrated, and possibly using digestive enzyme supplements.

The oxalate content in Berkeley Life’s formula is extremely low—only 0.7 mg per dose, which is less than the oxalates found in a single leaf of spinach. While beetroot is a key ingredient in Berkeley Life for its dietary nitrate content, the amount is not enough to significantly affect even those with oxalate sensitivities

For those managing oxalate sensitivity or kidney stones, it’s important to focus on digestive health and reduce processed foods, sugars, and alcohol rather than strictly eliminating foods or supplements like Berkeley Life. Berkeley Life’s Nitric Oxide Test Strips can also be used to monitor nitric oxide levels and ensure efficacy.

Berkeley Life is safe, well-tolerated, and has no counter-indications for medications. Consider the whole patient’s medical history and medication list when deciding if they are a good fit for Nitric Oxide supplementation.

Patients healing after oral surgery, sleep apnea patients, teeth grinders, patients with dry mouth, patients recently on antibiotics, and patients managing blood pressure are all great first candidates for Nitric Oxide support, as each of them are impacted by reduced blood flow and resulting reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery.

The oral microbiome is important to total health. It supports our gut microbiome and is the first step in our digestive tract. Oral microbiome also helps convert dietary nitrates in food and supplementation into Nitric Oxide to support blood flow. Without healthy oral microbiome, we aren’t going to reap the full benefits of a healthy diet or supplementation regimen.