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Anti nutrients
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"M.E. Craddock" <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 11 May 2001 10:40:39 EDT
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In a message dated 5/10/01 11:55:06 AM CST, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< 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 >>

When doing some searching on phytic acid i found a site about oats that said
phytic acid also acts as an antioxidant.......if so, how can it be a totally
bad thing?
Not trying to argue a case for phytic acid...just wondering about it...

Mary C.

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