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What are Phytonutrients?
Phytonutrients, also called phytochemicals or antioxidants, are compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits to the body. Find information about carotenoids, flavonoids, isoflavones, and other types of phytonutrients below.
General Resources
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Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention
HHS. National Institutes of Health. National Cancer Institute.
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Antioxidants: In Depth
HHS. National Institutes of Health. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
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Antioxidants
HHS. National Institutes of Health. National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus.
Also in Spanish/Español.
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Nutrition & Health Info Sheets for Health Professionals - Phytochemicals
University of California, Davis. Department of Nutrition.
Specific Phytonutrients
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USDA Special Interest Databases on Flavonoids
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
See also: USDA Special Interest Databases on Proanthocyanidins and USDA Special Interest Databases on Isoflavones.
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Curcumin (Curcuma, Turmeric) and Cancer (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version
HHS. National Institutes of Health. National Cancer Institute.
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Facts About Flavonoids
UF/IFAS Extension.
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Nutrition & Health Info Sheets for Health Professionals - Catechins and Epicatechins
University of California, Davis. Department of Nutrition.
See also: Nutrition & Health Info Sheets for Health Professionals - Flavonols.
