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Celosia
Leaf
Phytate
Negatively charged phosphate group in phytic acid is known to inhibit the action of gastrointestinal tyrosinase, trypsin, pepsin, lipase, amylase and essential minerals.
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The highest phytate content (8.57± 0.06%) is within the safe limit, since the inhibition of mineral absorption by phytate only occurs at levels greater than 10% in a diet.
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