High-phytate/low-calcium diet is a risk factor for crystal nephropathies, renal phosphate wasting, and bone loss
Phosphate overload contributes to mineral bone disorders that are associated with crystal nephropathies. Phytate, the major form of phosphorus in plant seeds, is known as an indigestible and of negligible nutritional value in humans. However, the mechanism and adverse effects of high-phytate intake...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2020-04-01
|
Series: | eLife |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/52709 |