Controversial Phytic Acid??

Phytic acid is intentionally consumed by some people because of the potential cancer-retarding benefits and diabetic benefits ("antioxidant"). However, the phytic acid retards mineral bio-availability, especially important minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.

Here is Amanda Rose on an informative video about the pros/cons and particulars of phytic acid consumption.
http://www.rebuild-from-depression.com/blog/2010/01/phytic_acid_the...

Phytic acid per WAPF: http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/1893-living-with-phytic-a...

Pyytic acid per WHF: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=dailytip&dbid=325&utm_...

From "Phytochemicals":
http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/phytic-acid.php
http://www.phytochemicals.info/abstracts/phytic-acid-antioxidant.php


Other discussions:
http://www.healthy-eating-politics.com/phytic-acid.html
http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/03/what-is-phytic-acid/
http://www.nutritionalwellness.com/nutrition/vitamins/p/phytic_acid...
http://hubpages.com/hub/phytic-acid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytic_acid

Journal of Nutrition: http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/128/11/1950

Whole Health Source: http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/search?q=phytic+acid

GreenMedInfo: http://www.greenmedinfo.com/search/node/phytic%20acid