Phytate intake, health and disease: “Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” 

From 2023, this comprehensive review examines health benefits of phytates and related research. “Phytate has a potent antioxidation and anti-inflammatory action. It is capable of inhibiting lipid peroxidation through iron chelation, reducing iron-related free radical generation. As this has the effect of mitigating neuronal damage and loss, phytate shows promise in the treatment/prevention of neurodegenerative disease. It is reported that phytate improves lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, increases adiponectin, decreases leptin and reduces protein glycation, which is linked with macrovascular and microvascular diabetes complications.” 

References:

Pujol A, Sanchis P, Grases F, Masmiquel L. Phytate Intake, Health and Disease: “Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food”. Antioxidants (Basel). 2023 Jan 7;12(1):146. doi: 10.3390/antiox12010146. PMID: 36671007; PMCID: PMC9855079.