Phytonutrients Flashcards
1
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What are phytonutrients
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medicine for the plant
protection from animal predation
communication between plants, animal and bacteria
2
Q
how to phytonutrients work
A
antioxidants regulate cell cycle increase detoxification reduce DNA damage mimic or interact with hormones
3
Q
Some phytonutrients toxic
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eg morphine (from opium) and digoxin (from foxgloves) useful drugs but toxic in wrong doses or if eaten raw
4
Q
some phytonutrients careful of dosage
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ie phytates - can inhibits absorption of minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium
solamine (from green potatoes) can cause poisoning at high levels
5
Q
health benefits
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deficiency leads to chronic disease
for every additional vegetable serving lower risk of heart disease by 4%
6
Q
difference in level of phytonutrients due to:-
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chemotype of plant soil and water conditions humans and other animals around fungi insect friend or foe climate seasonal changes
