Compounds from plant foods that may help lower the risk of disease. Flavonoids and phenolic acids are examples.
Type: Term Pronunciation: fī-tō-kem-i-kălz Definitions: 1. Plant-based substances with attributes related to health (e.g., flavonoids) or disease (e.g., oxalates).
phytonutrient, phytonutrients, phytochemicals Currently, the terms phytonutrient and phytochemical are being used interchangeably to describe those plant compounds which are thought to have health-protecting qualities. The antioxidant, immune boosting and other health promoting properties of active compounds in plants are being investigated. Phyt...
chemicals in plants that might help protect against disorders such as cancer