Phytates as a natural source for health promotion: a critical evaluation of clinical trials
Phytates are a type of organophosphorus compound produced in terrestrial ecosystems by plants. In plant feeds, phytic acid and its salt form, phytate, account for 60–80 of total phosphorus. Because phytate is a polyanionic molecule, it can chelate positively charged cations such as calcium, iron, an...
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2023
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