Iron and calcium inhibit zinc absorption.
Not exact matches
Sprouting neutralizes phytic acid, a substance present in the bran of all grains that
inhibits absorption of
calcium, magnesium,
iron, copper
and zinc.
For one thing, it is very low in
iron,
and the
calcium in it also
inhibits iron absorption.
The problem is caused by the oxalates in spinach, which bind to the
iron and calcium,
inhibiting their absorption by the body.
Phytic acid is a substance in the bran of grains that can
inhibit part of the absorption of
calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc
and iron.
And this means that phytic acid can inhibit the micronutrient absorption of zinc, iron, magnesium, and calcium in the digestive syst
And this means that phytic acid can
inhibit the micronutrient absorption of zinc,
iron, magnesium,
and calcium in the digestive syst
and calcium in the digestive system.
The antinutrients present in the bran of all un-sprouted grains
inhibit the ability of the body to digest the grain, as well as
inhibiting absorption of
calcium, magnesium,
iron, copper
and zinc.
Both
iron and zinc can
inhibit calcium absorption as can excess phosphorus
and magnesium.
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.
H. pylori, by its very nature, reduces stomach acid (HCl), which
inhibits B12, mineral (
iron, magnesium,
calcium...),
and protein assimilation.
Spinach is the cruciferous vegetable highest in oxalic acid, a potent mineral - binder that
inhibits the absorption of dietary minerals including
calcium, zinc, magnesium
and iron.
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and precipitation of
calcium,
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It is also high in
calcium, which may
inhibit iron absorption, but I'm still using a little in oatmeal
and baking
and hoping for the best.
Coffee or tea with a meal or an hour later (as opposed to an hour before), phytates (like in legumes, whole grains)
and calcium (both supplemented
and from dairy) can all
inhibit iron absorption — though recent studies suggest that the inhibition from phytates can be counteracted by ascorbic acid
and that
calcium's effect on
iron absorption is short term.
All grains contain a phytic acid which
inhibits the absorption of
calcium, magnesium,
iron, copper
and zinc.
Cooking can also reduce certain chemicals in a vegetable that
inhibit the absorption of minerals, including important minerals like zinc,
iron,
calcium and magnesium.