anthocyanins
Anthocyanins are a group of flavonoid pigments giving red, purple, and blue colors to many fruits and vegetables. They act as antioxidants and have been linked to...
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antioxidants
Antioxidants are a broad class of phytochemicals and nutrients that help defend the body against oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. They are abundant in colorful...
View nutrient details →beta carotene
β‑Carotene is a provitamin A carotenoid found in colorful fruits and vegetables. The body converts it into vitamin A, critical for vision, immune function, and cellular growth....
View nutrient details →carotene, alpha
Alpha-carotene is a plant-derived carotenoid with provitamin A activity, meaning it can be converted into vitamin A in the body. It functions as an antioxidant, supports immune...
View nutrient details →carotene, gamma
Gamma‑carotene is a plant‑derived carotenoid pigment with antioxidant properties and potential provitamin A activity, contributing to vitamin A status when converted to...
View nutrient details →carotenoids
Carotenoids are plant‑derived pigments responsible for the yellow, orange, and red colors in many fruits and vegetables. They act as antioxidants and, for provitamin A forms...
View nutrient details →catechins
Catechins are antioxidant phytonutrients best known from green tea. The most abundant catechin is epigallocatechin‑3‑gallate (EGCG), which has been studied for antioxidant,...
View nutrient details →cis-lutein/zeaxanthin
cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin are carotenoid phytonutrients found in plant foods that concentrate in the macula of the eye and act as antioxidants. The body cannot synthesize them, so...
View nutrient details →cryptoxanthin, alpha
Alpha‑cryptoxanthin is an oxygenated plant pigment (carotenoid) that acts as a provitamin A source, contributing to retinol formation in the body. Although not assigned its own...
View nutrient details →cryptoxanthin, beta
Beta-cryptoxanthin is a naturally occurring provitamin A carotenoid abundant in many orange and yellow plant foods. It converts to retinol in the body and functions as an...
View nutrient details →curcumin
Curcumin is a bioactive plant compound found in turmeric known for potent antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory properties. It has been studied in clinical research primarily for...
View nutrient details →flavonoids
Flavonoids are a large group of plant phytonutrients known for their antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory roles and are present in many fruits, vegetables, teas, wines, and other...
View nutrient details →isoflavones
Isoflavones are phytonutrients classified as phytoestrogens, predominantly found in soy and soy products. They interact with estrogen receptors and have been studied for...
View nutrient details →lignans
Lignans are polyphenolic compounds abundant in many plant foods, especially seeds and whole grains. After ingestion they are metabolized by gut microbiota into enterolignans,...
View nutrient details →lutein
Lutein is a non‑provitamin A carotenoid phytonutrient concentrated in the retina’s macula that helps filter blue light and protect against oxidative damage. Dietary intake is...
View nutrient details →lutein + zeaxanthin
Lutein and zeaxanthin are non-provitamin A carotenoids found primarily in leafy green vegetables and colorful fruits. They act as potent antioxidants and selectively accumulate...
View nutrient details →lycopene
Lycopene is a red carotenoid phytonutrient acting as a potent antioxidant found predominantly in tomatoes and tomato products but also in watermelon, guava, papaya, and other...
View nutrient details →polyphenols
Polyphenols are plant antioxidants abundant in fruits, vegetables, teas, coffee, and spices that have been linked with reduced chronic disease risk. Although there is no...
View nutrient details →quercetin
Quercetin is a widely distributed plant flavonol and phytonutrient known for potent antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory properties. It is not considered an essential nutrient so...
View nutrient details →resveratrol
Resveratrol is a plant‑derived polyphenol most abundant in the skins of red grapes and other fruits. It is widely studied for its antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory,...
View nutrient details →sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is a sulfur‑containing phytonutrient found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale. It is not classified as an essential nutrient and hence...
View nutrient details →tannins
Tannins are polyphenolic plant compounds that contribute astringency to foods and beverages and have been studied for numerous potential health effects. They are abundant in...
View nutrient details →tocopherol, beta
β‑Tocopherol is one of several tocopherol isomers classified under vitamin E, present in many plant oils, nuts, seeds, and processed foods often in small amounts. While the RDA...
View nutrient details →tocopherol, delta
Delta‑tocopherol (δ‑tocopherol) is one of four tocopherol isoforms of vitamin E, functioning as a lipophilic antioxidant within the vitamin E family. The body preferentially...
View nutrient details →tocopherol, gamma
Tocopherol, gamma (γ‑tocopherol) is a major dietary form of vitamin E in Western diets, particularly abundant in certain plant oils, nuts, and seeds. It acts as a lipophilic...
View nutrient details →tocotrienol, alpha
Alpha‑tocotrienol is a form of vitamin E found in plant oils, grains, and spices, with strong antioxidant properties and emerging evidence supporting roles in brain health,...
View nutrient details →tocotrienol, beta
β‑Tocotrienol is a phytonutrient and a lesser‑studied isoform of vitamin E with potent antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory properties. Beta‑tocotrienol contributes to cellular...
View nutrient details →tocotrienol, delta
Delta‑tocotrienol (δ‑tocotrienol) is a less common but biologically active form of vitamin E with potent antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory properties. It’s found in palm oil,...
View nutrient details →tocotrienol, gamma
Gamma‑tocotrienol (γ‑tocotrienol) is one of the tocotrienol isomers within the vitamin E family, distinguished by an unsaturated isoprenoid side chain that enhances its...
View nutrient details →zeaxanthin
Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid phytonutrient found in colorful fruits and vegetables that concentrates in the macula of the eye. It acts as an antioxidant and light filter, helping...
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