The Condition"...They bind with minerals such as iron, calcium, and zinc and interfere with their absorption in the body..."
The Condition"Phytates are phosphorus compounds found primarily in cereal grains, legumes, and nuts..."
The Condition"...Phytates/phytic acid are the storage form of phosphorus bound to inositol in the fiber of raw whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts..."
The Condition"...Even a small amount of phytates in food can reduce iron absorption by half, but the effect is less marked if a meal is supplemented with ascorbic acid, which can also help the absorption of zinc and calcium..."
The Condition"...When bread is leavened by yeast, enzymes degrade phytic acid and phytates pose no problem..."
The Condition"...Although phytates do bind with minerals, they may actually be preventing the formation of free radicals, thereby keeping the minerals at safe levels in the body..."
The Condition"...Some animal studies have suggested that phytates stop the growth of cancerous tumors..."
