Has anyone used Inositol IP6 - Increases NK cells and may other helpful attributes

[South]

IP6 is also called phytic acid, and is easier and cheaper to get than buying bottles of it - it is found in high amounts in whole grains, nuts, and legumes.
And to muddy this up even more, some "experts" say its actually bad for your health, not good.

Contrary to being as "safe as water" as one of the above sources claims:
"If taken with food, IP6 will bind important, healthy minerals like magnesium and zinc".
http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/ci...-binds-iron-and-lowers-inflammatory-cytokines
(the quote about the magnesium and zinc is down lower on that page)

For every article that touts IP6 as wonderful, there is another article claiming it is risky to eat foods that contain it because it prevents absorption of minerals, and even articles describing elaborate food preparation methods to get rid of the phytic acid in whole grains and legumes.

Honestly, do the "experts" ever talk to each other? I doubt it.

There's a list on this doctor's page here on which foods have a lot of phytic acid, about halfway down the page:
http://chriskresser.com/another-reason-you-shouldnt-go-nuts-on-nuts/

 

[Seven7]

I know a user who is in remission use it with good results 2mellster. I never tried it because heard of after I found out I am allergic to mushrooms.

 

[Little Bluestem]

For every article that touts IP6 as wonderful, there is another article claiming it is risky to eat foods that contain it because it prevents absorption of minerals, and even articles describing elaborate food preparation methods to get rid of the phytic acid in whole grains and legumes.

The supplemental form is taken between meals, which might reduce the problem with minerals.

 

[Ingrid88]

Interesting, I was recommended this for insomnia and have regularly taken it (with lots of other stuff) before bed. I think it helped at the beginning but now I am not so sure. All these things loose their effectiveness if taken regularly.

 

[Little Bluestem]

My Jarrow bottle of IP6 says

DO NOT take at the same time of day as minerals and medications.

and

IP6 supports immunity and cardiovascular health by enhancing Natural Killer (NK) cells and chelating reactive iron to protect against corrosive hydroxyl free radicals.