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Phytic Acid

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Phytic Acid is a other — Plant compound used to chelate heavy metals, rust inhibitor, water treatment

What it does

Plant compound used to chelate heavy metals, rust inhibitor, water treatment

Where you'll see it

cereal grains, corn (commercial source)

What the research says

Those allergic to corn may have reaction. May reduce mineral absorption (binds calcium, iron, zinc).

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Occurs in nature in the seeds of cereal grains and is derived commercially from corn