Does a phytate-to-zinc molar ratio of 15 reduce zinc absorption in healthy young men?
1 min readUpdated June 8, 2026
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We analyzed the available evidence and found that when the phytate-to-zinc molar ratio in food is 15:1, zinc absorption drops by about 48.5% compared to when the ratio is near zero [1]. This suggests that at this ratio, the body may take up less zinc from meals in healthy young men. Phytate is a...
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