Does enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat bran-derived zinc phytate change gut bacteria in mice with colitis?

Zinc Phytate & Gut Microbiome1 min readUpdated June 8, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that in mice with induced colitis, a compound called EEPZ — made from enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat bran-derived zinc phytate — is associated with changes in gut bacteria. Specifically, the evidence we’ve reviewed shows an increase in Lactobacillus...

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June 8, 2026·Last updated June 8, 2026
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