Phytate acts as a natural coating that protects plants but disrupts nutrient absorption in humans. In this podcast with founder of Goodphyte, Amy Puzey, The Enzyme That Could Change Global Health | Hope & Health with Mathew Embry EP006 she explains how the power of the phytase enzyme can break down this barrier, enabling the body to fully digest food and absorb vitamins and minerals. This is interesting no matter if you are vegan or consume a general diet.