Phytonutrients

Phytonutrients are health-supporting compounds found in fruit, vegetables, nuts and herbs.

They are used in functional foods and are known as a specific category of nutraceuticals. They act specifically as antioxidants, cholesterol fighters or immune boosters.

Below are some examples, complete with their source:

Beta Carotene
Carrots, Tomatoes, Yellow Vegetables
Lycopene
Tomatoes, Pink Grapefruit, Watermelon, Guava
Lutein
Carrots, Leafy Green Vegetables, Kiwifruit
Zeaxanthin
Leafy Green Vegetables
Quercetin
Vegetables, Fruit, Green tea
Rutin
Vegetables, Fruit, Green Tea
Anthocyanins
Red / Blue Fruits eg. Grapes, Bilberry, Cranberry, Purple Carrot, Red Wine, Red Cabbage
Catechins
Green Tea
Procyanadins
Pine Bark, Grape Seed Extract
Coumarin
Turmeric
Resveratrol
Red and Purple Grape skin
Glucosinolates
Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower
Allylic Compounds
Garlic, Onion
Glycyrrhizin
Licquorice
Chlorophyll
Green Vegetables
Chlorophyllin
Green Vegetables
Phenolic Acids
Fruit.
Ellagic Acid
Grapes, Strawberries, Raspberries

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