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Antioxidants, Protective Plant Chemicals, Preventing Diseases

Antioxidants, Protective Plant Chemicals, Preventing Diseases [Pg.621]

Because planls are also susceptible lo cancer and viruses, Lhey have developed their own protective substances, called phytochemicals (from phyton, the Greek term for plant). Evidence from research is accumulating that many phytochemicals also protect humans against cancer and other diseases (Weiss, 1997). [Pg.621]

Allylic sulfides May stimulate production of protective enzymes Garlic, onions [Pg.622]

Bioflavonoids Antioxidant inhibit cancer-promoting hormones Most fresh fruits and vegetables [Pg.622]

Curcumin Protects against tobacco-induced carcinogens Turmeric, cumin [Pg.622]

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