International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 4, Issue 4, 2024
A Birds- Eye View on Anti Nutrients in Non Pharmacological Therapy
Author(s): Gautham Krishna, Harikrishnan V Nair, Dr. Dhanya Dharman, Dr. Shaiju S Dharan
Abstract:
The term “anti-nutrients” suggests what they are. As opposed to nutrients, which are substances that feed plants and animals for their growth and living, anti-nutrients have been distinguished because they can inhibit the absorption of nutrients. Animal and many plant based foods are naturally rich in anti-nutrients. They are compounds intended to protect the plants from bacteria and insect consumption. Anti-nutrients are compounds in plants that reduce the body’s ability of absorbing nutrients. For most people, it is not a major concern, but it may become a problem during periods of malnutrition, or in people who rely almost exclusively on cereals and legumes. Anti-nutrients, however, are not always bad. Some anti-nutrients, such as phytate and tannins, may have some beneficial effects on health under certain circumstances.
Keywords: Anti-Nutrients, Phytate, Tannins, Protease Inhibitors, Calcium Oxalate and Lectins
Pages: 243-251
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