phytonutrient
noun
phy·to·nu·tri·ent
ˌfī-tō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 
-ˈnyü-
: a bioactive plant-derived compound (such as resveratrol) associated with positive health effects
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Key Takeaways Celery juice offers vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to support hydration, digestion, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
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Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Edamame also contains phytonutrients and isoflavones, and a growing area of research is exploring how these compounds impact health, says Lvova.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
Has Antioxidant Potential Spaghetti squash is packed with beneficial phytonutrients, including vitamins C and E, beta carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), folate, vitamin B12, and selenium.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 19 Nov. 2025
It has been suggested that these phytonutrients work synergistically.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Edamame also contains phytonutrients and isoflavones, and a growing area of research is exploring how these compounds impact health, says Lvova.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
Has Antioxidant Potential Spaghetti squash is packed with beneficial phytonutrients, including vitamins C and E, beta carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), folate, vitamin B12, and selenium.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 19 Nov. 2025
It has been suggested that these phytonutrients work synergistically.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Phytonutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phytonutrient. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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phytonutrient
noun
phy·to·nu·tri·ent
ˌfīt-ō-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a bioactive plant-derived compound (as resveratrol or sulforaphane) associated with positive health effects
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