Phytic Acid
Level 2 — Generally 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