Okay . . . so, the past few days we've been talking about the "OXALATES" in our food . . .
Well . . . today, let's talk about the "PHYTATES" . . .
"Phytates" . . . also known as "phytic acids" . . . are organic acids that "store" phosphorus in plants . . . their ecosystem . . . and are found in many plant-based foods . . . like cereals, legumes and seeds . . .
And these "phytates" protect plants from germinating TOO early.
And guess what???
They also have health benefits for us . . . like acting as "antioxidants" . . . and potentially preventing cancer and kidney stones.
BUT . . . "phytates" are also considered . . . "antinutrients" . . . and this is due to "humans" lacking the "enzymes" to break them down.
And with this . . . "phytates" BIND to minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium . . . which in turn . . . prevents them from being absorbed in the intestines.
So, eating too many foods that contain "phytates" can result in "mineral deficiencies"!
And when this happens . . . it can impair the "immune system" and can lead to "LEAKY GUT" which we've spoken about many times before!
It can also cause "Fibromyalgia" and "Osteoporosis"!!!!
With other negative effects being . . .
Poor bone growth
Short stature
Rickets
Narrow jaws
Tooth decay in infants
and Reduced mineral absorption in adults
Okay . . . so what foods have the "highest" content of "phytates" in them???
Well . . . they would be . . .
Cereals
Legumes
Nuts
Seeds
and Grains
So, tomorrow . . . let's talk about ways to "FLUSH" out the extra "phytates" from the body.
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