Phytate

inhibits zinc absorption 24. 
inhibit calcium absorption 29
Many plant foods that contain zinc and calcium also contain phytate

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• phytate
  • inhibits zinc absorption 24. 
    Many plant foods that contain zinc and calcium also contain phytate
• vegetarian macros
  • Many plant foods that contain zinc also contain phytate, which inhibits zinc absorption 24. Vegetarian diets tend to reducezinc absorption by about 35% compared to an omnivorous diet 23