Phytonutrients are found in the skins of fruits and vegetables. They give these foods flavor, color, and scent. Some grains and seeds also carry these nutrients. Tomatoes, green tea, red onions, raspberries, and blackberries are just a few foods that contain these nutrients. They are in fact pigments. Some people think that they may be vitamins and minerals, but this is not so.
Recent research has shown that Phytonutrients are in fact surprisingly good for you. They strengthen the immune system and may help in deterring cancer. Phytonutrients are also very powerful antitoxins. These substances will neutralize free radicals. The liver releases free radicals when metabolism occurs, and can be detrimental to the body. When they build up, they can invite disease and give rise to premature aging.
The Phytonutrients found in bilberries and blueberries have been found to maintain good sight in rats and possibly slow brain aging. There is a problem with some people having allergies to certain fruits and vegetables, so that they should be a little cautious when using Phytonutrients. Otherwise, they seem to be fairly safe as there are no other side effects known or limited...
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