Welcome to NephU’s Hot Topics in Nephrology Series featuring various experts in the field of nephrology. In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space. In this podcast, Registered Dietitian Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, CSG, LDN will discuss the role of oxalates in kidney stone formation in patients with kidney disease, as well as describe the relationship between oxalates and other dietary elements. She will provide an overview of oxalates in various common dietary patterns and share general recommendations for dietary oxalate intake in patients with kidney disease.