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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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Is bread good for your teeth?
no,its not.there's no point in eating white bread-it is deprived of all the vitamins and minerals.whole wheat bread is generally considered good for overall health but it still has phytic acid which destroys teeth unfortunatelly.im disapointed cause i really like whole wheat bread.even sourdhough bread contains phytic acid.:(
What describes the compound phytic acid?
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.
What acid is present in turmeric?
Curcuma longa contain phytic acid.
Why don't you digest peanuts fully?
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.
What has the author Mazda Jenab written?
Mazda Jenab has written: 'The influence of wheat bran and phytic acid on early biomarkers of colon carcinogenesis' 'The influence of flaxseed and lignans on colon carcinogenesis'
What has the author Birgit Kay Nielsen written?
Birgit Kay Nielsen has written: 'Effect of phytic acid on colonic bacterial enzymes and epithelial cell proliferation'
What are two substances in cereal products that hinder iron absorption?
Phytic Acid and Fiber
What is inositol?
Inositol, also known as phytic acid, is a phytochemical found in bran from corn, oats, rice, rye and wheat, nuts, soybeans and soy products (tofu, soy milk, edamame, etc.). It may retard cancer cell growth and work as an antioxidant. However, non-ruminant animals can't access the inositol in these seeds unless they are germinated. The phytic acid in ungerminated seeds chelates and thus makes unabsorbable certain important minor minerals such as zinc and iron, and to a lesser extent, also macro minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
What acid present in turmeric?
Curcuma longa contain phytic acid.
What has the author Cheryl Lynn Button written?
Cheryl Lynn Button has written: 'Influence of phytic acid and calcium on starch digestibility and glycemic response'
What has the author Warren Cleaton Shaw written?
Warren Cleaton Shaw has written: 'The effect of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) on wheat, oats, barley and the legumes underseeded in these crops' -- subject(s): Weed control, Oats, Wheat, Barley, Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
What binds minerals in whole grains?
Phytate:Phytate is the salt form of phytic acid. It is also known as inositol hexakisphosphate or IP6. This acid is responsible for the storage of phosphorus in plant tissues. The most common sources of phytate are bran, seeds, and nuts. Wheat bran, for example, contains 3% phytic acid.The phosphorus bound to phytate is not typically bio-available to any animal that is non-ruminant. Ruminant animals, such as cows and sheep, chew, swallow, and then regurgitate their food. This regurgitated food is known as cud and is chewed a second time. Due to an enzyme located in their first stomach chamber, the rumen, these animals are able to separate and process the phosphorus in phytates. Humans and other non-ruminant animals are unable to do so.Humans should limit their intake of phytate as it has several properties which can be harmful to the body. First, phytic acid chelates strongly with minerals needed by the body, such ascalcium, iron, and zinc. The process of chelation creates a bond between the acid and the mineral, rendering it insoluble and therefore useless. Second, phytic acid bonds with the basic vitamin niacin, causing a condition known as pellagra. This has earned it status as an anti-nutrient, since it interferes with the absorption and uptake of nutrients required by the body.See the related link for further information.
