phytonutrient

noun

phy·​to·​nu·​tri·​ent ˌfī-tō-ˈnü-trē-ənt How to pronounce phytonutrient (audio)
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: a bioactive plant-derived compound (such as resveratrol) associated with positive health effects

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Plant oils and butter provide fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that the skin can absorb and use, unlike mineral oils, which sit on the skin’s surface and offer no real nourishment. Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 Many of these foods provide phytonutrients (beneficial plant compounds), such as polyphenols (an antioxidant) and vitamins.9 Data from several studies strongly establish that nutrition is a key factor in promoting a healthy lifestyle and preventing many chronic diseases. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025 Apples are rich in vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, and phytonutrients. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025 An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but what about a banana? Bananas are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C and other antioxidants and phytonutrients, according to Healthline. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for phytonutrient

Word History

Etymology

phyto- + nutrient entry 2

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phytonutrient was in 1994

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“Phytonutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phytonutrient. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

phytonutrient

noun
phy·​to·​nu·​tri·​ent ˌfīt-ō-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt How to pronounce phytonutrient (audio)
: a bioactive plant-derived compound (as resveratrol or sulforaphane) associated with positive health effects
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