Phytate – a natural component in plant food
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Phytic acid is a bioactive compound widely distributed in plant foods. Due to its molecular structure, phytic acid has affinity to polyvalent cations, such as minerals and trace elements, and could in this way interfere with their intestinal absorption in man and animals. Most studies in humans have therefore concentrated on the effect of phytate on mineral absorption and deficiencies. Currently, scientific studies have indicated that dietary phytate may have beneficial properties, giving anticancer, antioxidative and anticalcification effects.
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