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07-SEPTEMBER-2008 03:17:44 - Phytic acid IP6 redirects here. For the Internet Protocol, see IPv6 Phytic acid Identifiers CAS number 83-86-3 SMILES C1OP=OOOCOP=OOOCOP=OOO COP=OOOCOP=OOOC1OP=OOO Properties Molecular formula C6H18O24P6 Molar mass 660.08 g/mol Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state at 25 °C, 100 kPa Infobox references Phytic acid known as inositol hexakisphosphate IP6, or phytate when in salt form is the principle storage form of phosphorus in many plant tissues, especially bran and seeds.1 Inositol penta- IP5, tetra- IP4, and triphosphate IP3 are also called phytates. Contents 1 Significance in agriculture 2 Food science 3 Therapeutic uses 4 References 5 See also 6 External links Significance in agriculture Phosphorus in phytate form is, in general, not bioavailable to non-ruminant animals because they lack the digestive enzyme phytase, which is required to separate phosphorus from the phytate molecule. On the other hand, ruminants readily utilize phytate because of the phytase produced by rumen microorganisms.2 In most commercial agriculture, non-ruminant livestock such as swine and fowl are fed mainly grains such as soybeans and maize. Because phytate from these grains is unavailable for absorption, the unabsorbed phytate passes through the gastrointestinal tract, elevating the amount of phosphorus in the manure.2 Excess phosphorus excretion can lead to environmental problems such as eutrophication.3 The bioavailability of phytate phosphorus can be increased by supplementation of the diet with phytase enzyme.citation needed Also, viable low-phytic acid mutant lines have been developed in several crop species in which the seeds have drastically reduced levels of phytic acid and concomitant increases in inorganic phosphorus.citation needed However, reported germination problems have hindered the use of these cultivars thus far.citation needed Phytates also have the potential to be used in soil remediation, to remove uranium, nickel and other inorganic contaminants.4 Food science Phytic acid is found within the hulls of nuts, seeds, and grains.1 In-home food preparation techniques can reduce the phytic acid in all of these foods. Simply cooking the food will reduce the phytic acid to some degree. More effective methods are soaking in an acid medium, lactic acid fermentation, and sprouting.5 Phytic acid is a strong chelator of important minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, and can therefore contribute to mineral deficiencies in people whose diets rely on these foods for their mineral intake, such as those in developing countries.6 It also acts as an acid, chelating the vitamin niacin, which is basic, causing the condition known as pellagra. 7 In this way, it is an anti-nutrient.1 For people with a particularly low intake of essential minerals, especially young children and those in developing countries, this effect can be undesirable. Probiotic lactobacilli, and other species of the endogenous digestive microflora as well, are an important source of the enzyme phytase which catalyses the release of phosphate from phytate and hydrolyses the complexes formed by phytate and metal ions or other cations, rendering them more soluble ultimately improving and facilitating their intestinal absorption8 Ascorbic Acid vitamin C can reduce phytic acid effects on iron 9 Food sources of Phytic Acid10 Food % minimum dry % maximum dry Tofu 1.46 2.90 Linseed 2.15 2.78 Oat Meal 0.89 2.40 Soy flour 1.24 2.25 Soybeans 1.00 2.22 Corn 0.75 2.22 Peanuts 1.05 1.76 Kidney beans 0.89 1.57 Rye 0.54 1.46 Oat bran 0.60 1.42 Wheat flour 0.25 1.37 Wheat 0.39 1.35 Oat 0.42 1.16 Barley 0.38 1.16 Whole wheat bread 0.43 1.05 Polished rice 0.14 0.60 Therapeutic uses Phytic acid may be considered a phytonutrient, providing an antioxidant effect.111 Phytic acid's same mineral binding properties may also prevent colon cancer by reducing oxidative stress in the lumen of the intestinal tract.12 Researchers now believe that phytic acid, found in the fiber of legumes and grains, is the major ingredient responsible for preventing colon cancer and other cancers.113 Phytic acid's chelating effect may serve to prevent, inhibit, or even cure some cancers by depriving those cells of the minerals especially iron they need to reproduce.1 The deprivation of essential minerals like iron would, much like other broad treatments for cancers, also have negative effects on non-cancerous cells. It is unknown whether this would affect other cells in the body that require iron such as red blood cells or whether the deprivation of minerals is more localized to the internal colon region.citation needed Phytic acid has no known toxicity and is not known to cause mutagenic activity.citation needed It may have more therapeutic value when added to water rather than when naturally absorbed in foods, as it is difficult to free from fiber.citation needed Phytic acid is one of few chelating therapies used for uranium removal.citation needed As a food additive, phytic acid is used as a preservative with E number E391.citation needed Food must be well cooked in order to free IP6 from the fiber and enable it to be absorbed in the gastrointestinal system.citation needed IP6 rarely appears in soluble fiber. It is usually attached to the bran, the hard insoluble fiber, which is difficult to digest.citation needed IP6 is found in legumes, peas, wheat, barley, and oats.citation needed Of any studied legumes, whole soybeans have the highest levels of phytic acid.citation needed Those that argue for the beneficial effects of phytic acid, and freeing it up for interaction with the system through cooking, do not argue that cooking destroys the phytic acid.citation neededThis is a major deviation between those arguing for the merits of processed grain products.citation needed References ^ a b c d e f Phytic acid ^ a b Council for Agricultural Science and Technology CAST 2002, Animal diet modification to decrease the potential for nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, Issue Paper No. 21, Ames, IA, USA: CAST ^ Mallin, Michael A. Cahoon, Lawrence B. 2003, Industrialized animal production: A major source of nutrient and microbial pollution to aquatic ecosystems, Population and Environment 245: 369-385, May 2003, doi:10.1023/A:1023690824045 ^ Seaman, John C.; Hutchison, Jessica M.; Jackson, Brian P. Vulava, Vijay M. 2003, In situ treatment of metals in contaminated soils with phytate, J. Environ. Qual. 32: 153-161 ^ CRC Press Online ^ Influence of vegetable protein sources on trace el...J Nutr. 2003 - PubMed Result ^ 1 ^ Famularo G, De Simone C, Pandey V, Sahu AR, Minisola G. Probiotic lactobacilli: an innovative tool to correct the malabsorption syndrome of vegetarians? Med Hypotheses. 2005;656:1132-5. Entrez PubMed 16095846 ^ Ars | Publication Request: Meat And Ascorbic Acid Can Promote Fe Availability From Fe-Phytate But Not From Fe-Tannic Acid Complexes ^ REDDY, N. R. and SATHE, S. K. 2002. Food Phytates. Boca Raton, CRC Press. ^ The Journal of Environmental Nutrition April 2004 volume 27 issue 4 ^ Cancer Inhibition by Inositol Hexaphosphate IP6 and Inositol: From Laboratory to Clinic - Vucenik and Shamsuddin 133 11: 3778S - Journal of Nutrition ^ Phytic acid in wheat bran affects colon morphology, cell differentiation and apoptosis - Jenab and Thompson 21 8: 1547 - Carcinogenesis See also Phytase External links Cancer Inhibition by Inositol Hexaphosphate IP6 and Inositol: From Laboratory to Clinic scientific publication The Overlooked Cancer Cure From Japan Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Phytic_acid Categories: Organophosphates | Biomolecules | Nutrition | Preservatives | Food science | Chemopreventive agentsHidden categories: All articles with statements | Articles with statements since April 2007 | Articles with statements since May 2008 Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Deutsch Français 日本語 Polski Português This page was last modified on 15 August 2008, at 16:33
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