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phytonutrient
This term is primarily used in scientific, nutritional, and health-conscious contexts. It describes compounds that, while not required for basic survival like vitamins or minerals, offer significant protective or therapeutic advantages. It carries a positive, health-oriented connotation and is frequently found in medical journals, dietary guidelines, and wellness literature.
Because it refers to a specific class of chemical compounds, it is treated as a standard countable noun. It is often used in the plural to describe the diverse array of compounds found within a single food source, such as the various anthocyanins and carotenoids in a blueberry.
Meanings
Examples
Berries are packed with every kind of phytonutrient you could want.
The researcher explained how each phytonutrient interacts with human cells.
The researcher explained how each phytonutrient interacts with human cells.
I wonder if this green smoothie actually contains a high concentration of phytonutrients.
Eat a rainbow of vegetables to ensure you get a diverse range of phytonutrients.
Certain phytonutrients are known to reduce inflammation in the joints.
Is a phytonutrient the same thing as a vitamin?
The deep purple color of the cabbage comes from a specific phytonutrient.
Adding turmeric to the dish increases the total phytonutrient content.