Nonnutrient component of plant seeds describes the compound
phytic acid. Dietary phytic acid is found in the husks of grains,
it is synonymous with the term phytate, and it inhibits absorption
of several minerals.
Nonnutrient component of plant seeds describes the compound
phytic acid. Dietary phytic acid is found in the husks of grains,
it is synonymous with the term phytate, and it inhibits absorption
of several minerals.
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Curcuma longa contain phytic acid.
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Wheat is high in phytic acid which binds to iron, zinc, calcium,
and magnesium in your intestinal tract and keeps your body from
absorbing all of these minerals. However, whole wheat is also high
in the enzyme phytase that breaks down phytic acid. If you are
using fresh milled whole wheat, phytic acid should not be a big
concern.
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Humans can not fully digest nuts because they contain phytic
acid. Herbivores like cows and sheep can digest phytic acid but
humans canÕt. Phytic acid also inhibits the enzyme trypsin, which
is needed for protein digestion in the small intestine.