Oxalates (acids found in certain fruits and vegetables, chocolate, tea, coffee, beer, and nuts) or phytates (acids found in nuts, whole grains, and legumes) form acid-mineral complexes which pass through the GI tract unabsorbed.

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Oxalates and phytates can bind to minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron, forming complexes that are not easily absorbed by the body, thus passing through the gastrointestinal tract without being absorbed.

Oxalates (Acids Found in Certain Fruits and Vegetables, Chocolate, Tea