phytochemical

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adjective

phy·to·chem·i·cal ˌfī-tō-ˈke-mi-kəl

: of, relating to, or being phytochemistry

phytochemically

ˌfī-tō-ˈke-mi-k(ə-)lē

adverb

phytochemical

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noun

: a chemical compound (such as beta-carotene) occurring naturally in plants

Example Sentences

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Adjective

Again, more research is needed, but barley has a phytochemical called phytosterols.

Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 21 Aug. 2020 Blind tasting puts Louisville to the test Other sources of antioxidants include vitamins A, C, and E, the mineral selenium, and the phytochemical lycopene found in tomatoes.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2018 Particularly high in Vitamin C, kohlrabi’s rich phytochemical content makes it a disease fighting powerhouse.

Katie Cavuto, Ms, Rd, Philly.com, 28 June 2017

Noun

Glucosinolate, the sulfur-containing phytochemical that causes the bitter taste, helps fight cancer.

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2022 Eat a lot of veggies and use all kinds and colors to get the broadest range of nutrients, phytochemicals and fiber.

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020 This is a weekly routine to minimize waste and maximize nutrition from the ingredients — vegetable peels and skin have phytochemicals that boost immunity.

New York Times, 20 Mar. 2020 Certain antioxidant phytochemicals — natural compounds in plant foods that have demonstrated health benefits for humans — found in grains, fruits, and vegetables may also become more bioavailable during fermentation.

Carrie Dennett, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2020 Naturally-occurring phytochemicals in apples have been implicated as possible disease fighters, according to some research.

Barbara Quinn, chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2019 Plants also contain a variety of phytochemicals—bioactive compounds including flavonoids, carotenoids, and polyphenols that, some studies suggest, may be linked to lower risk of chronic diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Aug. 2019 The phytochemicals — many of which are antioxidants — that are abundant in whole grains fight inflammation.

Jenna Birch, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2019 What's more, oats are rich in phytochemicals, which are powerful antioxidant compounds that have been linked with cancer-fighting properties. 2.

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