Monday, November 29, 2010

Phyto- What? What are phytonutients?

Phyto means plant. Phytonutrients are non-vitamin, non-mineral organic components found in plants. It's the inner life of the plant.

Phytonutrients provide three major purposes in the human body:
•act as antioxidant (destroying free radicals associated with aging and disease)
•regulate hormone levels
•eliminate toxins

Common phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables:
•Carotenoids
•Flavonoids
•Indoles and isothiocyanates
•Lignans
•Phenols
•Phytates
•Saponins
•Sulfides





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