Why Does Zinc Absorption Decline With Age? Phytates, Cooking & Food Timing

Emma Sullivan and David Park dig into why zinc absorption declines with age—and why you might be eating plenty of zinc-rich foods but still falling short. They break down how phytates in grains and legumes bind minerals, how stomach acid changes after fifty, and exactly which cooking methods (soaking, sprouting, sourdough fermentation) actually reduce phytate content by up to sixty-five percent. You'll walk away with a practical checklist to shift your meal prep routine this week, backed by research from the USDA and peer-reviewed studies on bioavailability.Follow The Wellness Rhythm Show:   ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessRhythmShow   📖 Newsletter: https://thewellnessrhythmshow.substack.com   Powered by VoxCrea.AI