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Definition of phytonutrient
: a bioactive plant-derived compound (such as resveratrol) associated with positive health effects
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Brocolli ERIC PAUL ZAMORA Fresno Bee Staff Photo Quinoa: The ancient grain is now widely known as a power food, rich in phytonutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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First Known Use of phytonutrient
1994
Medical Dictionary
phytonutrient
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noun
phy·to·nu·tri·ent
\ˌfīt-ō-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt\
Medical Definition of phytonutrient
: a bioactive plant-derived compound (as resveratrol or sulforaphane) associated with positive health effects
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