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phtochemical

benefits

March 25, 2007

A phytochemical

(fight-o-chemical) is 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. The bioactive functions of phytochemicals or the way they work in

your body is an

ongoing area of research.

Some studies show that phytochemicals

have the following benefits:

Act as antioxidants

Stimulate detoxification enzymes

Stimulate the immune system

Positively affect hormones

Act as antibacterial or antiviral agents

Phytochemicals are usually related to the color of fruits and vegetables- green,

yellow-orange,

red, blue-purple, and white. Hundreds of phytochemicals

have been discovered.

A phytochemical (fight-o-chemical) is 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. The bioactive functions of phytochemicals

or the way they work in

your body is an ongoing area of research.

GREEN BENEFITS

Lutein and Zeaxanthin Turnip, Collard, and Mustard

Greens, Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Broccoli, Green peas, Kiwi,

Honeydew Melon

Indoles Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels

Sprouts, Bok Choy,

Arugala,

Swiss Chard, Turnips, Rutabaga, Watercress,

Cauliflower, Kale

Vitamin K Swiss

Chard, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Spinach,

Turnip Greens, Watercress, Endive, Lettuce, Mustard

Greens, Cabbage

Potassium Leafy

greens, Broccoli

RED BENEFITS

Vitamin C Cranberries,

Pink grapefruit, Raspberries,

Strawberries, Watermelon, Red Cabbage, Red Pepper,

Radishes, Tomatoes

Anthocyanins Raspberries, Cherries, Strawberries,

Cranberries, Beets, Apples, Red Cabbage, Red Onion,

Kidney Beans, Red Beans

YELLOW/ORANGE

BENEFITS

Beta-Carotene & Vitamin A Carrots, Sweet potatoes,

Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Cantaloupe, Mangoes,

Apricots, Peaches

Bioflavonoids & Vitamin C Oranges, Grapefruit,

Lemons, Tangerines, Clementines, Peaches, Papaya,

Apricots, Nectarines, Pears, Pineapple, Yellow Raisins,

Yellow Pepper

Potassium

Bananas, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons,

Pineapple, Apricots

BLUE/PURPLE

BENEFITS

Anthocyanins & Vitamin C Blueberries,

Blackberries, Purple Grapes, Black

Currants,

Elderberries

Phenolics Dried Plums (Prunes), Raisins,

Plums, Eggplant

WHITE BENEFITS

Allium

& Allicin Garlic, Onions, Leeks,

Scallions, Chives

Source CDC Online Publication December 12, 2005

MAJOR NUTRIENT

DIET.

SUPPLEMENT

PhytoChemicals

Antioxidants

A-Z Health Foods,

Products

Acetyl-L

Carnitine

Acidophilus

Alfalfa

Almond

Aloe vera

Andrographis

Aniseed

Apple

Arnica

Ashwagandha

Asian Pears

Asparagus

Astaxanthin,

Astragulus

Artichoke

Avena sativa

Avocados

Barley

Banana

Basil

Beet

black cohosh

Bladderwrack

Blackberry

Black Currant

Bloodroot

Blueberry

Bilberry

Bitter Melon

Borage Seed Oil

Boswellia

Black Soya Bean

Broccoli

Bromelain

Brown Seaweed

Brussels Sprout

Butterbur

Burdock

Cabbage

Cactus

Caffeine

Calcium

Calendula

Canola oil

Cauliflower

Cat's Claw

Cayenne

Celadrin

Celery

Chamomile

Chaparral

Cherry

Chokeberry

Chondroitin

Chitosan

Chlorophyll

Chromium

Cinnamon

CLA

Cocoa

Cod Liver Oil

Coenzyme Q

Coffee

Comfrey

Conj. Linoleic Acid

Colostrum

Colloidal Silver

Cordyceps

Corn

Cranberry

Creatine

Curcumin

Damiana

Dandelion

Danggui_Buxue

Devil's Claw

DHEA

Dill

Dong Quai

EGCG

Echinacea

Eleuthero

Ellagic Acid

Eucalyptus

G.

Eve. Primrose Oil

Falcarinol

Fennel

Fenugreek

Feverfew

Folate

Fish Oil

Flaxseed Meal

Flaxseed /Linseed

Garcinia C.

Garlic

Galangal

Ghrelin

Ginger

Ginseng

Ginseng/Ginkgo

Ginkgo Biloba

Glucosamine

Goldenseal

Gotu Kola

GRAPE SEED

EXTRACT

Green Coffee Bean

Green Tea

Growth

Hormone

Stimulants

Goldenseal

Guar Gum

Guggul

Gymnema

Hawthorn

Hoodia

Hop

Horse Chestnut

Horsetail

Huperzine A

Hyaluronic acid

Isothiocyanates

Kava Kava

Kelp

L-arginine

Lavender

Lecithin

Lemon

balm

Licorice

Lingonberry

Lutein

Lycopene

Maca

Maitake

Mango

Mangosteen

Marshmallow

Melatonin

Milk Thistle

Mistletoe

N-Acetylcysteine

Nattokinase

Nectarines

Octacosanol

Olive Oil

Omegic Fatty

Acids

Onion

Orange

Oregon

Grape

Pantethine

Papaya

Passion Flower

PEANUT

Peach

Peony

Pepper

Peppermint

Persimmons

Phellinus linteus

Phosphatidyl

serine

Phyllanthus

Potato

Plum

Pomegranate

Probiotics

Policosanol /

Polycosanol

Propolis

Pumpkin

Pycnogenol

Pyruvate

Quercetin

Quince

Radish

Red Clover

Red Yeast

Rice

Reishi / Lingzhi

Resveratrol

Rhodiola

Rhubarb

Rice Bran

Oil

Rosemary

Royal

Jelly

Rutin

S-adenosyl-L-

methionine

Saffron

Saw

Palmetto

Schisandra

Selenium

Spinach

Spirulina

Squash

Stinging

Nettle

St

Wort

Strawberry

Sweet Potatoes

Taxifolin

Tea Tree

Oil

Turmeric

[Curry]

Tyrosine

Shark

Cartilage

Soy

Stevia

Valerian

Vitamin D

Vitex

Walnuts

Watermelon

Whey

Wild Yam

Witch

Hazel

Wormwood

Xylitol

Yarrow

Yohimbe

Yucca

5-Hydroxytrpto

phan

Food Industry

Organic Label

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Side Effect

Blood Pressure

Lowering Herbs

Cholesterol

Lowering

Herbs

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Cadiovascular

Diseases

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Parkinson's

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