Can Lactobacillus vaginalis increase zinc bioavailability by breaking down phytate?

Lactobacillus & Zinc Bioavailability1 min readUpdated June 8, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We’ve found so far that Lactobacillus vaginalis may help release zinc from phytate in wheat bran, potentially making the zinc easier for the body to absorb [1]. This is based on one assertion that describes how the bacterium breaks down zinc-phytate complexes, producing specific inositol phosphate...

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Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran-Derived Zinc Phytate Ameliorates Ulcerative Colitis via Synergistic Regulation of the Gut Microbiota-Intestinal Barrier Axis.

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5c12858

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June 8, 2026·Last updated June 8, 2026
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