Phytochemicals

Phytochemical monographs:

The purpose of the phytochemical monographs listed here is to provide information about individual phytochemicals that have health promoting properties.

The format of each monograph will follow a standard format that includes natural sources of the phytochemical, the function of the phytochemical in the plant, and health benefits of the phytochemical.

 

Phytochemicals:

Allicin (found in garlic)

Anthocyanins (found in acai, aronia, blue berry, billberry, strawberry and more)

Astaxanthin

Beta Carotene (Found in carrots, squash, pumpkins)

Beta Sitosterol 

Epicatechin (many plants including green tea)

Lutein

Resveratrol

Rosmarinic acid (Many herbs including rosemary)

Silymarin (Milk Thistle)

Ursolic acid