Sevelamer Hydrochloride Binds Phosphate Released from Phytate in Chicks Fed 1α-Hydroxy Cholecalciferol

Active vitamin D increased the availability of phytate phosphate for intestinal absorption in an animal model; however, sevelamer effectively reduced the availability of phosphate liberated from phytate. These data imply that sevelamer has phytate phosphate binding efficacy.