Does a high phytate to zinc ratio reduce zinc absorption in humans?
1 min readUpdated June 8, 2026
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We analyzed the available evidence and found that a high phytate to zinc ratio appears to reduce zinc absorption in humans. Specifically, when the ratio of phytate to zinc in food is around 15:1, the body takes up less zinc compared to when the ratio is close to 1:1 [1]. This suggests that the...
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