@nancytheyda , thanks for the heads-up! I have tweaked so many things in my lifestyle/exercise/nutrition in this 2 year OP journey (so far), phytates is just one more item, and this is the first I heard of it. A basic google search shows your are spot-on, so i will do more research. So glad you brought it up! I've had really excellent bone density improvements so far, but like others, I realize that this is a rest of my life battle to keep bone, so I continue to get educated by what others learn, like you. Thanks and good luck on your journey!