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phytate in American English (ˈfaiteit) noun Chemistry & Biochemistry a salt or ester of phytic acid, occurring in plants, esp. cereal grains, capable of forming insoluble complexes with calcium, zinc, iron, and other nutrients and interfering with their absorption by the body Word origin [phyt( ic acid) + -ate2]Examples of 'phytate' in a sentencephytate Those who eat more high-phytate foods tend to have a greater bonemineral density.Phytates are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and readily taken up by tumour cells.Soy contains plant compounds called phytates - also found in wholegrain bread, cereals, peas and beans - which interfere with zinc absorption.Tumours concentrate these compounds so efficiently that phytate scans can be used to trace the spread of cancer.Both rhubarb and wheat bran contain phytates, substances that attach themselves to calcium, reducing the amountavailable to strengthen bones.Spinach is not the best option - it contains substances called phytates that block the absorption of iron by the body.The bread was found to contain high levels of phytate, which humans can't digest and which could affect health. |