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Date: | Thu, 10 May 2001 16:03:23 -0400 |
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Todd Moody wrote:
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> Yes, an antinutrient is a substance that interferes with the
> absorption of a nutrient. Phytic acid is an antinutrient because
> it binds to minerals and prevents their absorption. Phytic acid
> is found in the bran of grains and in legumes, and also, to a
> lesser extent, in some fruits. Oxalic acid is an antinutrient
> for exactly the same reason; it is found in spinach, rhubarb, and
> other foods. The avidin in raw eggs is an antinutrient, as it
> interferes with the absorption of biotin. There are also
> antienzymes, such as trypsin inhibitors, that interfere with the
> digestion of protein. Tannins also interfere with both starch
> and protein digestion. They are found in some leafy foods and in
> some fruits.
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And lectins? Do you know where they fit in?
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