antinutrient
Absorption interference compound
An antinutrient is a compound in food that interferes with the body's absorption of nutrients.
Phytates in grains block mineral uptake; oxalates in spinach bind calcium; tannins in tea inhibit iron absorption.
Most antinutrients are reduced by cooking, soaking, or fermenting.
Raw kidney beans contain antinutrients that can cause digestive problems.
Plant phosphorus compound
Completely saturated with liquid
- sproutingSeeds beginning growth
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
roasting · germination · blanching · food processing · heat treatment · pressure cooking · dehulling · milling
Edible pod-bearing plants
- grainsSmall hard seeds
- nutsSeeds in shells
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
rhubarb · soybeans · beans · lentils · whole wheat · bran · cruciferous vegetables · cassava
Failed intestinal nutrient uptake
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
inflammation · food sensitivity · intolerance · leaky gut · calcium loss · iron deficiency · kidney stones
Chemical metal-ion capture
- inactivationCausing to cease function
- sequestrationAct of setting apart
phytate
Plant phosphorus compound
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
- sproutingSeeds beginning growth
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- cookingPreparing food with heat
boiling · roasting · germination · blanching · food processing · heat treatment · pressure cooking · dehulling · milling
legumes
Edible pod-bearing plants
spinach · rhubarb · soybeans · beans · lentils · whole wheat · bran · cruciferous vegetables · cassava · raw eggs
malabsorption
Failed intestinal nutrient uptake
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
goiter · inflammation · food sensitivity · intolerance · leaky gut · calcium loss · iron deficiency · kidney stones
chelation
Chemical metal-ion capture
- inactivationCausing to cease function
- sequestrationAct of setting apart
antinutrientnutrient
Life-sustaining substance
vitamin · mineral · essential nutrient · micronutrient · macronutrient
antinutrientnutraceutical
Health-benefit food product
superfood · health food · dietary supplement · tonic · restorative
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