Phytonutrients: Plant-Based Perks

Sources Medically Reviewed on 10/15/2019 Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on October 15, 2019
IMAGES PROVIDED BY:
Thinkstock Photos
SOURCES:
Fruits & Veggies -- More Matters: "What Are Phytonutrients?"
Current Biology: "Anthocyanins."
Linus Pauling Institute, Micronutrient Information Center: "Flavonoids," "Lignans," "Resveratrol," "Curcumin," "Isothiocyanates," "A reason to ask for seconds of broccoli?" "α-Carotene, β-Carotene, β-Cryptoxanthin, Lycopene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin," "Soy Isoflavones," "Garlic," "Phytosterols."
Food and Chemical Toxicology: "Review of the biology of Quercetin and related bioflavonoids."
Berkeley Wellness: "Quercetin," "Bringing Up Broccoli."
University of Maryland Medical Center: "Quercetin," "Cayenne."
Nutrients: "Flavonoids and Asthma."
Journal of Food Science: "Modifying the processing and handling of frozen broccoli for increased sulforaphane formation."
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: "Ellagic acid."
The University of California, Davis: "Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Catechins and Epicatechins."
Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on October 15, 2019
This tool does not provide medical advice. See additional information.
THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.