The article gives an overview of phytic acid in food and of its significance for human nutrition.
It summarises phytate sources in foods and discusses problems of phytic acid/phytate …

The incidence of kidney stones is common in the United States and treatments for them are
very costly. This review article provides information about epidemiology, mechanism …

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Phytic acid is a substance found in many types of plant foods, such as grains, legumes
(including peanuts and soybeans), nuts, and seeds. It is the storage form of phosphorus, an …

Phytate (myo-inositol hexakisphosphate or InsP6) is the main phosphorus reservoir that is
present in almost all wholegrains, legumes, and oilseeds. It is a major component of the …

Abstract Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is linked to a rising prevalence of morbidity and
mortality primarily from cardiovascular complications and is considered a high or very high …

Renal lithiasis is a multifactorial disease. An important number of etiologic factors can be
adequately modified trough diet, since it must be considered that the urine composition is …

The enzyme phytases facilitates in degradation of phytate. Phytate as a natural compound
serving as primary source for storing phosphate among plants. From the biotechnological …

Phytates are a type of organophosphorus compound produced in terrestrial ecosystems by
plants. In plant feeds, phytic acid and its salt form, phytate, account for 60%–80% of total …

Inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) is the most abundant inositol phosphate in nature and an
essential molecule for different biological functions. IP6 has a unique structure granting it …