Iron chelators such as inositol hexaphosphate (obtained from bran) serve to detoxify the mitochondria from iron - induced damage. (fightaging.org)
Now, this is not necessarily bad news as phytic acid (inositol hexaphosphate or IP6) can actually do great things for you — like prevent kidney stone formation — but it also inhibits the absorption of certain minerals, mostly the metals calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. (marksdailyapple.com)
Another ingredient richly available in oat is inositol hexaphosphate (phytic acid), a strong antioxidant, particularly known to enhance natural killer cell activity and to suppress tumour growth. (clintransmed.springeropen.com)