Phytin

Also found in: Medical

0.01 sec.

Phytin

the calcium magnesium salt of phytic acid; a widely distributed natural compound found in plants.

Large quantities of Phytin are found in bran and in oil cakes of cotton, hemp, and other plants. A therapeutic agent called Phytin is obtained from the substances. A white, amorphous, odorless powder poorly soluble in water, it is used in medicine to stimulate hematopoiesis, accelerate bone growth and development, and treat some neurological disorders.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Encyclopedia browser	?		Full browser	?
No references found			But the assimilation of phytin phosphorus is improved when the ration has a plentiful amount of vitamin D. Make sure your pigs get proper minerals by Countryside & Small Stock Journal Other chemicals found include anthraquinones, flavanoids, chlorophylls, querticol, phytin, a number of glycosides and anthraquinones. A Natural Herb Called Gymnema Sylvestre May Help Lower Blood Sugar by Darrell Miller / Food/cooking/nutrition community Crude rice bran is rich in B vitamins, oil, high quality protein, phytin, dietary fiber, silica, oryzanol and other antioxidants, and phytosterols. Stabilized rice bran for personal care products: this extract has ... by Dull, Bob J. / Household & Personal Products Industry			physiological salt solution Physiological Society physiological sodium chloride solution Physiological Solution Physiologus Physiology Physiology, Comparative Physiology, Industrial Physiology, Institute of physiotherapy physisorption Physopoda Physosomata Physostigma Physostigmine physostigmine salicylate physostigmine sulfate phytal zone Phytalmiidae Phytamastigophorea phytane phytase Phytelephas phyteral phytic acid Phytin phytoalexin Phytobenthos phytochemistry phytochorology Phytochrome phytoclimatology Phytocoenology Phytocoenosis Phytocoenotype phytocollite phytoflagellate phytogenic dam phytogenic dune phytogeography phytohemagglutinin Phytohormone Phytol Phytolacca Phytolacca americana phytolectin phytolith Phytomass Phytomastigina phytometer Phytomonadida			phytanic acid phytanic acid storage disease Phytanoic acid Phytanoyl-Coenzyme A Alpha-Hydroxylase Phytar 560-G Phytase Phytase Phytase Units per Gram Phytate Phytate phytate-phosphorus Phytates Phytates Phyte Phyte phyte- phyte- Phytelephas Phytelephas Phytelephas aequatorialis Phytelephas aequatorialis Phytelephas macrocarpa phyteral Phyteuma Phyteuma Phython Phython Phython Phytic acid Phytic acid Phytin Phytivorous PHYTO phyto- phyto- Phyto-nutrients Phyto-nutrients phytoagglutinin Phytoalexin Phytoalexin Phytoalexin Phytoalexins Phytoalexins Phytoalexins phytoallexin Phytobenthos phytobezoar phytobiology phytochemical phytochemical Phytochemical Society of Asia Phytochemical Society of North America phytochemically phytochemically Phytochemicals Phytochemicals phytochemist phytochemist phytochemist phytochemistry phytochemistry

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.