phytonutrient

21 nutrients in this category

anthocyanins

Anthocyanins are a group of flavonoid pigments giving red, purple, and blue colors to many...

antioxidants

Antioxidants are a broad class of phytochemicals and nutrients that help defend the body against...

beta carotene

β‑Carotene is a provitamin A carotenoid found in colorful fruits and vegetables. The body...

carotene, alpha

Alpha-carotene is a plant-derived carotenoid with provitamin A activity, meaning it can be...

carotene, gamma

Gamma‑carotene is a plant‑derived carotenoid pigment with antioxidant properties and potential...

carotenoids

Carotenoids are plant‑derived pigments responsible for the yellow, orange, and red colors in...

cryptoxanthin, beta

Beta-cryptoxanthin is a naturally occurring provitamin A carotenoid abundant in many orange and...

curcumin

Curcumin is a bioactive plant compound found in turmeric known for potent antioxidant and...

flavonoids

Flavonoids are a large group of plant phytonutrients known for their antioxidant and...

isoflavones

Isoflavones are phytonutrients classified as phytoestrogens, predominantly found in soy and soy...

lignans

Lignans are polyphenolic compounds abundant in many plant foods, especially seeds and whole...

lutein

Lutein is a non‑provitamin A carotenoid phytonutrient concentrated in the retina’s macula that...

lycopene

Lycopene is a red carotenoid phytonutrient acting as a potent antioxidant found predominantly in...

polyphenols

Polyphenols are plant antioxidants abundant in fruits, vegetables, teas, coffee, and spices that...

quercetin

Quercetin is a widely distributed plant flavonol and phytonutrient known for potent antioxidant...

resveratrol

Resveratrol is a plant‑derived polyphenol most abundant in the skins of red grapes and other...

sulforaphane

Sulforaphane is a sulfur‑containing phytonutrient found in cruciferous vegetables such as...

tannins

Tannins are polyphenolic plant compounds that contribute astringency to foods and beverages and...

tocopherol, gamma

Tocopherol, gamma (γ‑tocopherol) is a major dietary form of vitamin E in Western diets,...

tocotrienol, alpha

Alpha‑tocotrienol is a form of vitamin E found in plant oils, grains, and spices, with strong...

zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid phytonutrient found in colorful fruits and vegetables that...

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