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inositol hexaphosphate (ih-NAH-sih-TOL HEK-suh-FOS-fayt)

 IP6. A substance found in many foods that come from plants, including corn, wheat, rice, and soybeans, and in large amounts in cereals and legumes. It is being studied in the prevention of cancer. Also called phytic acid and IP6.

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