PHYTIC ACID
Phytic acid or phytates perform many important functions for plants. Phytic acid is found in wholegrains, nuts, seeds and beans and are considered to be anti-nutrients because they represent a potential absorptive roadblock. Phytic acid is the principal storage form of the mineral phosphorus in many plant tissues, especially the bran portion of grains and other seeds.
For humans, the phosphorus in this molecule is not readily