Definition of phytochemical
: of, relating to, or being phytochemistry
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Recent Examples of phytochemical from the Web
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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.
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Particularly high in Vitamin C, kohlrabi’s rich phytochemical content makes it a disease fighting powerhouse.
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First Known Use of phytochemical
circa 1858
Definition of phytochemical
: a chemical compound (such as beta-carotene) occurring naturally in plants
Recent Examples of phytochemical from the Web
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Walnuts, especially, contain high amounts of polyphenols, phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties.
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Second, caffeine and other phytochemicals have specific effects on enzymes that regulate liver function, insulin and glucose metabolism, and DNA repair.
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Blueberries: Contain phytochemicals called anthocyanins, which give the berries their blue color.
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The peels contain a lot of nutrients, from vitamin C to disease-fighting phytochemicals, shows a study by researchers in India.
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Grapefruit: Contains phytochemicals, which can have antioxidants and provide cell protection.
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Fruits and veggies are rich in fiber, nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidants that have been shown to fight everything from heart disease, cancers, and stroke to diabetes and poor vision.
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Blueberries are among the top antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, packed with phytochemicals that protect our cells from damage by free radicals, compounds that are linked to cancer and aging.
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Vinson’s research has shown that a serving of popcorn contains roughly double the amount of polyphenols as a serving of fruit (although fruit may have different or more numerous amounts of other vitamins and healthy phytochemicals).
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First Known Use of phytochemical
1966
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of phytochemical
: a chemical compound (as a carotenoid or phytosterol) occurring naturally in plants;
especially
: phytonutrient
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