Does Phytase Help With Phytase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down phytic aci...?

Evidence Summary

Phytase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down phytic acid (phytate), a compound found in grains, legumes, and seeds that blocks the absorption of minerals like zinc, iron, and phosphorus. In a small clinical trial in young Gambian children, adding phytase to a nutrient supplement more than doubled the amount of zinc absorbed from a millet-based meal. The vast majority of research on phytase comes from poultry and livestock studies, where it consistently improves phosphorus, calcium, and amino acid availability in feed.

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Effective Dose

No established human dose; animal studies use 500–2500 FTU/kg feed