Does phytate reduce iron absorption?

1 min readUpdated June 8, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed two assertions about phytate and iron absorption, and both support the idea that phytate reduces how much iron the body can take in from food. The evidence we’ve reviewed so far leans toward this being a consistent effect, even at low doses like 2 milligrams, which can lower iron...

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June 8, 2026·Last updated June 8, 2026
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