PhysiologybioRxiv
High-phytate/low-calcium diet is a risk factor for crystal nephropathies, renal phosphate wasting, and bone loss
O.-H. Kim, C. J. Booth, H. S. Choi…·B.-C. Oh
This study shows that a high-phytate/low-calcium diet causes crystal nephropathies, renal phosphate wasting, and bone loss in rats through tubular dysfunction and altered mineral absorption.
DOI 10.7554/elife.52709