Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

Phosphorus (P) is primarily stored in the form of phytates in plant seeds, thus being poorly
available for monogastric livestock, such as pigs and poultry. As phytate is a polyanionic …

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 …

Wheat bran is a concentrated source of insoluble fibre. Fibre intakes are generally lower
than recommendations. This paper reviews the physiological effects of wheat bran and the …

Background In older women and men, greater intakes of dietary calcium, potassium, and
total fluid reduce the risk of kidney stone formation, while supplemental calcium, sodium …

Soy is a hotly debated and widely discussed topic in the field of nutrition. However, health
practitioners may be ill-equipped to counsel clients and patients about the use of soyfoods …

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 …

Communities eating a western-like diet, rich in fat, sugar and significantly deprived of fibers,
share a relevant increased risk of both metabolic and cancerous diseases. Even more …

A sensitive method for accurate determination of phytic acid in food samples is described.
The proposed procedure involves high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and UV …

Epidemiological and clinical studies have linked consumption of soy foods with low
incidences of a number of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and …