Does Brown Rice Interfere with Iron Absorption? Understanding Phytic Acid
                                
                                
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                                While brown rice is lauded for its health benefits, it contains a compound called phytic acid, or phytate, that can bind to minerals like iron and inhibit their absorption. This raises the question for many health-conscious eaters: does brown rice interfere with iron absorption?