had insufficient power. Most of
the trials were funded by
companies with commercial
interests in whole grains.”
Enough said.CAN YOU ACTUALLY GET
TO THEM?
Grains contain a compound called phytic
acid, or phytate, found mostly in the bran
portion of the seed. These phytates, often
referred to as “anti-nutrients,” grab hold of
minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, and
magnesium found in the whole grain, creating
an insoluble and undigestible complex. This
means that when these nutrients get to your
small intestine, they are not in a usable form
—and therefore, not absorbed into the body.
Selfish anti-nutrients.
So even though those minerals are