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Anti-nutrients are natural or synthetic compounds found in foods like grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds. They can interfere with digestion and impair absorption of essential nutrients.
Anti-nutrients like phytic acid, leptins and saponins are a plants natural defense mechanism. They bind to vitamins and minerals and make them difficult to absorb. These antinutrients help repel pests, bugs and other predators, so the seeds are able to live on and reproduce.
