Phytonutrients (Whole Food) Compared to Supplements
A recent study in Nature has demonstrated that vitaments and minerals
exist in a matrix and complimentary relationship with others in whole
foods. It has demonstrated that nutrients that are isolated or worse,
synthasized will not do any good. In a whole food, all the nutrients
that are necessary for assimilation of the food is present. When taken
out of this enviroment, they do not perform as well.
A phytonutrient is a whole food supplement that takes a whole, organic food, such as carrots, and remove the water without disrupting the vital complimentary and nutrient configuration.
The U.S. Dept of Agriculture states:
" Phytonutrients may:
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serve as antioxidants
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enhance immune response
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enhance cell-to-cell communication
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alter estrogen metabolism
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convert to vitamin A (beta-carotene is metabolized to vitamin A)
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cause cancer cells to die (apoptosis)
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repair DNA damage caused by smoking and other toxic exposures
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detoxify carcinogens through the activation of the cytocrome P450 and Phase II enzyme systems."
Natural Health and Wholistic Wellness Resources in Raleigh NC
Categories: Nutrition
Created Wednesday, November 14, 2007 by T.Smith, M.S.
Edited on: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 12:01 PM