Wizard of Vitamins

IP-6 Vitamin

What is IP-6?

IP-6 is a naturally occurring component of plant fiber.

IP-6 in Diets

IP-6, also known as phytate, is associated with dietary fiber and thus is naturally present in a wide variety of plant foods, especially wheat bran, whole grains, and legumes. Usual dietary intakes range from 1–1.5 grams phytate per day.

IP-6 Medicinal Treatments

Kidney stones

Known Consequences of IP-6 Deficiency

While there is no dietary requirement for IP-6, people consuming diets low in dietary fiber and nuts and seeds have the lowest intake.

IP-6 Recommended Dosages

Virtually all research suggesting beneficial effects from taking IP-6 involve animals and not people. It is not known whether IP-6 would be useful for humans or if so, what would be the optimal amount.

IP-6 Side Effects

Phytate in foods has been associated with reduced mineral absorption. In particular, significant interference with iron absorption has been reported. People who are iron deficient should talk with a doctor before supplementing with IP-6. Even for those who are not iron deficient, if IP-6 supplements are taken for more than several months and fatigue a possible symptom of iron deficiency develops, a doctor should be consulted. How much iron supplementation (if any) should be used to counteract the iron-depleting effect of IP-6 varies from person to person, though many people are likely to not require such supplementation. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with IP-6.