Does a high-phytate diet reduce zinc absorption without altering zinc excretion to compensate?

Phytates & Zinc Absorption1 min readUpdated June 8, 2026

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We analyzed the available evidence and found that a high-phytate diet is linked to reduced zinc absorption without a corresponding change in zinc excretion through urine. Specifically, when healthy young men consumed diets high in phytate, less zinc was absorbed from their food, and more zinc...

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June 8, 2026·Last updated June 8, 2026
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