Why is a person who has a kidney stone advised not to eat tomatoes?

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Tomatoes contain high amount of oxalate. The eating of tomatoes leads to the formation of calcium oxalate in the body that worsens the condition of a person with a kidney stone. So, it is advised not to take tomatoes in a diet.

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