Information Center – Our Community Pod

[Rahat Mobeen]

Nice Q

[Bello Bashir Bello]

Phytic acid, also known as phytate or inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), is a compound found in plant seeds that serves as the primary storage form of phosphorus. It’s a negatively charged molecule that can bind to various minerals, including calcium, iron, and zinc, making them less readily absorbed by the body.

[Olamide Popoola]

phytic acid is found in grains and seeds like maize and soybeans. It can reduce the absorption of important minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, which are crucial for bird growth and bone health. However, adding phytase enzymes to poultry feed can help break down phytic acid and improve nutrient absorption.

[Olayiwola Danso]

Phytic acid (also known as myo-inositol hexakisphosphate or IP6) is a natural substance found in plants seeds especially in grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It serves as the storage form of phosphorus in many plants.

Role in plants: Phytic acid stores phosphorus and minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc. When seeds germinate, the plant uses an enzyme called phytase to break down phytic acid and release these nutrients.

Effects on Animal and Human Nutrition: Anti-nutritional factor: Phytic acid can bind to essential minerals (like calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium) in the gut and reduce their absorption in monogastric animals (like humans, poultry, and pigs).

This is why high levels of phytic acid in feed can limit mineral availability for chickens and other non-ruminants.

In Animal feed (especially poultry): Since chickens don’t produce enough phytase naturally, they can’t efficiently break down phytic acid in feed. To solve this, commercial poultry feeds often include phytase enzymes to help digest phytic acid and release the nutrients. Reducing phytic acid improves growth, egg production, bone health, and overall nutrient utilization.

Despite its anti-nutritional effects, phytic acid also has antioxidant properties and may have health benefits in human (such as reducing cancer risk), but these benefits are more relevant in human nutrition.

[Kishor Kumar]

Phytic acid, <mark>an antinutrient found in plant-based feeds, can reduce the availability of phosphorus and other minerals in poultry diets</mark>. This negatively impacts nutrient absorption, potentially leading to deficiencies and reduced growth performance. To address this, supplemental phytase is often added to poultry feed to break down phytic acid and release phosphorus and other minerals, improving overall nutrient availability and utilization.

[Md. Haider Hossain]

Phytic acid (also known as myo-inositol hexakisphosphate or IP6) is a naturally occurring organic compound found mainly in plant seeds, grains, legumes, and oilseeds.

[Muhammad Zeeshan Asghar]

Phytic acid is a form of stored phosphorus found in seeds, grains, and legumes. It can bind minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc, reducing their absorption in the digestive system. While it offers some health benefits, its presence in animal feed can limit nutrient availability for livestock and poultry.

[Md. Abdul Bari]

Phytic acid (also known as myo-inositol hexakisphosphate or IP6) is a natural compound found in plant seeds, grains, legumes, nuts, and cereals. It serves as the primary storage form of phosphorus in many plant tissues, especially in bran and seeds.