Substances found in fruits and vegetables that may be consumed byhumans daily in gram quantities. Phytochemicals exhibit a potential for reducing risk of cancer.
Substances found in plants and plant-derived products.
A biologically active molecule derived from herbs, vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc.
Any of many substances present in fruits and vegetables that have various health promoting properties. Some phytochemicals appear to protect against certain types of cancer.
Substances that occur naturally in plants and have been shown in research to possibly prevent or cure disease.
a natural bioactive compound found in fruits and vegetables that works together with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to promote good benefit your health in many ways
a natural bioactive compound found in plant foods that works with nutrients and dietary fiber to protect against disease
a natural plant substance that is rich with nutrients and dietary fiber to help protect against many diseases
a plant chemical that helps to keep plants healthy
A nonnutritive bioactive plant substance, such as a flavonoid or carotenoid, considered to have a beneficial effect on human health (from American Heritage Dictionary).
a substance found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains that has many health promoting and immune boosting properties.
chemical, of plant origin
Chemicals found naturally in plants.
A chemical found in plants, and which may promote health or reduce the risk of disease.
Phytochemicals are naturally occurring substances in plants. Some phytochemicals are chemopreventives - meaning they help prevent cancer. Carotenoids are phytochemicals.
a chemical in plants that protects the plants against bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Any chemical compound that comes from a plant including vitamins or mineral complexes (phyto = plant).
Phytochemicals are substances found in edible fruits and vegetables that may be ingested by humans daily in gram quantities and that exhibit a potential for modulating the human metabolism in a manner favorable for reducing risk of cancer. (see functional foods)
any chemical compound derived from a plant source
Relating to the chemistry of plants, plant products, and plant processes.
This means chemistry of plants and plant processes.
Biologically active compounds of plants believed to confer resistance to diseases on the eater.
Any one of many substances found in fruits and vegetables that have various health-promoting properties.
Also called "phytonutrients". Generally, any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source, but really used to discuss plant chemicals that impart health benefits. They are compounds that are not required for the normal functions of the body, but have a beneficial effect on health or the amelioration of disease. find all NHC pages containing: phytochemical
Phytochemicals are sometimes referred to as phytonutrients; these terms are often used interchangeably. Phytochemicals naturally occur in vegetables and fruit. In broad terms, they can be said to be any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source.