IP-6
IP-6 (inositol hexaphosphate/phytic acid) is researched mainly in early cancer-related contexts. Human evidence remains limited.
Overview
What is IP-6?
IP-6 or inositol hexaphosphate is a vitamin-like substance often used as a food preservative due to its antioxidant properties.
Dosage
There is not enough reliable information available about the optimal dose of IP-6.
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Database Snapshot
Most ip-6 research is concentrated in a handful of conditions.
- Gout accounts for 1 of 1 studies (100%).
- Sparse coverage remains for Gout.
Dietary Sources
Top dietary sources
Food sources
Dietary sources of phytic acid include beans, seeds and nuts. It is found in high-fiber foods and in higher concentrations in unprocessed foods.
Sources include Beans, High-Fiber Foods, In Higher Concentrations in Unprocessed Foods, Nuts, and Seeds.
Safety
Oral IP-6 drinks are possibly safe when consumed at a dose of 600 mg twice per day for up to 2 weeks. View on PubMed
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References
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SupplementDEX Database · Gout
1 reference1.SupplementDEX Database: Gout — Effect of Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6) on Serum Uric Acid in Hyperuricemic Subjects: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study2019
In 31 hyperuricemic adults, 600 mg inositol hexaphosphate twice daily for 2 weeks did not reduce fasting serum uric acid versus placebo in this crossover RCT.