phytochemical
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- noun
- /ˌfaɪtəˈkɛmɪkəl/
- Specialized
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- The deep yellow color of mango fruits is due to the presence of beta carotene, a common phytochemical within a group of 600 known carotenoids.
- phytochemical that protects
- contains phytochemical
- phytochemical that helps
And the, the germ is where a lot of the antioxidants and phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals are.
- And the, the germ is where a lot of the antioxidants and phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals are.
- Try to get the vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals it whenever possible from food.
- And the different phytochemicals are what feed the, the, the different microbes in your gut.
- So it turns out that all plants contain something called anti nutrients and other things called phytochemicals.
- You might see higher levels of various phytochemicals in organic because these plants essentially develop defense compounds, right?
Examples
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Broccoli is loaded with this phytochemical, which helps zap certain carcinogens.
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A phytochemical (phenols) in pumpkin also helps relax blood vessels, and that lowers blood pressure.
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You might see higher levels of various phytochemicals in organic because these plants essentially develop defense compounds, right?
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So what phytochemicals should we be eating and where doth we find them?
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Try to get the vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals it whenever possible from food.
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There are many vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical supplements presently available.
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This P450 degrades gossypol, an antiherbivore phytochemical produced by cotton.
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Davidiin, a phytochemical extracted from P. capitatum, has been shown to inhibit hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) growth and possess anti-cancer properties.
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Stephen Bou, a chemist with ARS, studied soy's intriguing phytochemical makeup at the agency's Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC) in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Carrots are packed with falcarinol, a phytochemical that may help protect you against colon cancer.
Synonyms
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Natural substances in plants that help protect your health when you eat them
A substance often found in plants or food that affects living things
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Morphology
Etymology
Phytochemical comes from the prefix phyto- meaning 'plant' and the word chemical, so it literally means a 'plant chemical'. So, a phytochemical is a natural substance made by plants, like those in fruits and vegetables, that people study for possible health effects.