Plant substances known as antinutrients hinder the body s capacity to absorb vital nutrients. - What Are Anti-Nutrients? 5 Natural Toxicants That Impact Your Nutrition Absorption
By Sabrina Conte
Mar 2, 2021
Turns out anti-nutrients are a vital part of how nutrients are absorbed from your gut and into your bloodstream so the body can use them versus dispose of them without extracting all of the nutrient s benefits. A number of nutrients highlighted in this article from Jill Joyce are key to the absorption of nutrients in the body. Some of which include saponins, which are found in legumes and help boost the immune system and reduce the risk of cancer. Lectins are another anti-nutrient which are found in cereal grains and also legumes. Lectins help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and disease in general. The article really does break down what an anti-nutrient does, what food it s found in and its health benefits.
Anti-nutrients What are They and Why are They Feared? by Anjanee Sharma on January 21, 2021 at 9:10 PM Anti-nutrients are naturally occurring substances in plants and animals that block and interfere with how our body absorbs nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc from our gut into our bloodstream. They may decrease the amount of nutrients you get from your food.
They are a type of survival tactic used by plants to defend against fungi, bacteria, parasites, and insects - they taste bitter, and the seeds are indigestible leading to animals avoiding them. Edible anti-nutrients naturally occur in whole grains and legumes.
Maybe you re trying to eat healthier these days, aiming to get enough of the good stuff and limit the less-good stuff. You re paying attention to things like fiber and fat and vitamins… and anti-nutrients?