It’s time we looked at food as a package deal instead of trying to extract, manipulate and synthesize nutrients, because the truth is – nothing can compare to the synergy of nature. Dr. Greger’s video series explores a variety of nutrition facts emphasiszing the healing properties of food in it’s natural state.
This video looks at how to enhance mineral absorption using garlic and onions to neutralize phytic acid from wholegrains.
The whole grain phytonutrient, phytic acid (phytate), partially inhibits mineral absorption, but has a wide-range of health-promoting properties such as anti-cancer activity. By concurrently eating mineral absorption enhancers such as garlic and onions, one can get the best of both worlds by improving the bioavailability of iron and zinc in plant foods.
Another example of nutrient synergy is the reaction between black pepper and the spice turmeric as described in Garden Variety Anti-Inflammation.
