Calcium Phytate  (Synonyms: Phytin)

Calcium phytate (Phytin) is an insoluble phosphorus-containing compound widely present in plant-based foods such as cereals and legumes. Calcium phytate can be found in feces and can alleviate lead poisoning^[1][2][3].

Calcium phytate (20 g/kg; feed administration; 8 days) has a mitigating effect in a mouse model of lead poisoning^[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

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*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

• [1]. Schlemmer U, Frølich W, Prieto RM, Grases F. Phytate in foods and significance for humans: food sources, intake, processing, bioavailability, protective role and analysis. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2009;53 Suppl 2:S330-S375.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Wise A. Protective action of calcium phytate against acute lead toxicity in mice. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1981 Nov;27(5):630-3.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. McCanceRA, et al. Phytin in human nutrition. Biochem J. 1935 Dec;29(12):2694-9.  [Content Brief]