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phytic acid
phytic ac·id [ fy-tik a-sid ]
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A substance found in many foods that come from plants, including corn, wheat, rice, and soybeans, and in large amounts in cereals and legumes. It is being studied in the prevention of cancer.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Complexing agent for removal of traces of heavy metal ions. It acts also as a hypocalcemic agent.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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