Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants, generally to help them resist fungi, bacteria and plant virus infections, and also consumption by insects and other animals. The name comes from Greek φυτόν (phyton) 'plant'. Some phytochemicals have been used as poisons and others as traditional medicine.

2023年5月10日 · Phytochemicals act as chemoprevention — they hinder cancer development — by preventing DNA damage. They can also repair mutated genes, slow cancer growth and help abnormal cells die more quickly. Making simple dietary changes to include more phytochemicals provides a safe, cost-effective way to prevent cancer.

2024年3月15日 · Phytonutrients, sometimes called phytochemicals, are substances that occur naturally in plant-based foods like: Fruits and vegetables. Grains. Beans and other legumes. Nuts and seeds. In their original form, phytonutrients help keep plants healthy and protect them from bugs, fungi and other environmental threats. But what do they do in your body?

2023年4月17日 · Phytochemicals are bioactive chemical compounds that occur naturally in plant-based foods. They have antioxidant properties, which means they can neutralize harmful free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cell components, including the membrane, proteins, and DNA.

Phytochemistry is the study of phytochemicals, which are chemicals derived from plants. Phytochemists strive to describe the structures of the large number of secondary metabolites found in plants, the functions of these compounds in human and plant biology, and the biosynthesis of these compounds.

Phytochemicals are bioactive compounds found in vegetables, fruits, cereal grains, and plant-based beverages such as tea and wine.

Phytonutrients, also called phytochemicals or antioxidants, are compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits to the body. Find information about carotenoids, flavonoids, isoflavones, and other types of phytonutrients below. HHS. National Institutes of Health. National Cancer Institute. HHS. National Institutes of Health.

2024年8月12日 · Phytochemicals are chemicals in plants that may provide some health benefit. Carotenoids are one type of phytochemical. Phytochemicals also include indoles, lignans, phytoestrogens, stanols, saponins, terpenes, flavonoids, carotenoids, anthocyanidins, phenolic acids, and many more.

Phytochemicals can be defined, in the strictest sense, as chemicals produced by plants. However, the term is generally used to describe chemicals from plants that may affect health, but are not essential nutrients.

2023年1月1日 · According to Liu et al. (2013), phytochemicals can be defined as non-nutrient bioactive compounds that are found in vegetables, fruits, grains and other food parts. Among plants, around 5000 phytoconstituents have been reported with …