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Phytic Acid Interactions with Divalent Cations in Foods and in the Gastrointestinal Tract

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Mineral Absorption in the Monogastric GI Tract

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 249))

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The proper chemical designation for phytic acid is myoinositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexa kis (dihydrogen phosphate). Phytic acid and/or its salt (phytate) are found in all plant seeds and in low concentrations in some roots and tubers (Table I). Phy-tates are considered to be the chief storage form of phosphate and inositol in almost all seeds (Cosgrove, 1966). During the ripening process of cereal grains, active transport of phosphorus from the leaves and roots to the seeds occurs. Up to 60–80% of the total phosphorus in seeds is accumulated in the form of phytic acid. During germination, the phytic acid molecule can be rapidly hydrolyzed to inositol and phosphate to supply the nutritional needs of the plant.

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Erdman, J.W., Poneros-Schneier, A. (1989). Phytic Acid Interactions with Divalent Cations in Foods and in the Gastrointestinal Tract. In: Dintzis, F.R., Laszlo, J.A. (eds) Mineral Absorption in the Monogastric GI Tract. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 249. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-9111-1_11

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