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    Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant chemicals that provide color, odor, and flavor to plants. Laboratory studies have shown that phytochemicals have the potential to stimulate the immune system, block carcinogens, reduce inflammation, prevent DNA damage, reduce oxidative damage, slow cancer cell growth, trigger damaged cells to commit suicide, and help regulate hormones. The best way to obtain phytochemicals is to eat a varied diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, herbs and spices, favoring brightly colored or strongly flavored foods. Thousands of phytochemicals have been identified, with some of the most promising being carotenoids, flavonoids, indoles, isoflavones, isothi

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    Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant chemicals that provide color, odor, and flavor to plants. Laboratory studies have shown that phytochemicals have the potential to stimulate the immune system, block carcinogens, reduce inflammation, prevent DNA damage, reduce oxidative damage, slow cancer cell growth, trigger damaged cells to commit suicide, and help regulate hormones. The best way to obtain phytochemicals is to eat a varied diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, herbs and spices, favoring brightly colored or strongly flavored foods. Thousands of phytochemicals have been identified, with some of the most promising being carotenoids, flavonoids, indoles, isoflavones, isothi

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    Phytochemicals: The Cancer Fighters in the Foods We Eat

    Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant chemicals (phyto means plant in Greek). They
    provide plants with color, odor and flavor. Once we eat them, however, research shows they
    can influence the chemical processes inside our bodies in helpful ways.
    Findings from laboratory studies have shown that phytochemicals have the potential to:
     Stimulate the immune system
     Block substances we eat, drink and breathe from becoming carcinogens
     Reduce the kind of inflammation that makes cancer growth more likely
     Prevent DNA damage and help with DNA repair
     Reduce the kind of oxidative damage to cells that can spark cancer
     Slow the growth rate of cancer cells
     Trigger damaged cells to commit suicide before they can reproduce
     Help to regulate hormones
    *From American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)

    Steps to Take Now


    While research continues, the best bets for achieving the maximum health benefits possible
    include:
     Eat a varied diet high in a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, herbs and
    spices. Aim to fill 2/3 of your plate with these foods!
     Favor brightly colored or strongly flavored vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices, which
    are often the best sources of phytochemicals.
     Stick to food sources – phytochemicals in dietary supplement form may not be as easily
    absorbed as those from food.
    A Guide to Phytochemicals: From American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
    Thousands of phytochemicals have been identified so far, and scientists have only begun to investigate their
    promise. This chart lists some of the phytochemicals now attracting serious scientific attention, identifies food
    sources and outlines potential benefits.

    Phytochemical(s) Plant Source Possible Benefits


    Carotenoids Red, orange and green fruits and May inhibit cancer cell growth, work as
    (such as beta-carotene, vegetables including broccoli, carrots, antioxidants and improve immune
    lycopene, lutein, cooked tomatoes, leafy greens, sweet response
    zeaxanthin) potatoes, winter squash, apricots,
    cantaloupe, oranges and watermelon
    Flavonoids Apples, citrus fruits, onions, soybeans May inhibit inflammation and tumor
    (such as anthocyanins and and soy products, coffee and tea, growth; may aid immunity and boost
    quercetin) citrus peel, buckwheat, cocoa production of detoxifying enzymes in
    the body
    Indoles and Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, May induce detoxification of
    Glucosinolates cabbage, collard greens, kale, carcinogens, limit production of cancer-
    (sulforaphane) cauliflower and Brussels sprouts) related hormones, block carcinogens
    and prevent tumor growth
    Inositol Bran from corn, oats, rice, rye and May retard cell growth and work as
    (phytic acid) wheat, nuts, soybeans and soy antioxidant
    products (tofu, soy milk, edamame,
    etc.)
    Isoflavones Soybeans and soy products (tofu, soy May inhibit tumor growth, limit
    (daidzein and genistein) milk, edamame, etc.); also in small production of cancer-related hormones
    amounts in chickpeas, kudzu and generally work as antioxidant
    Isothiocyanates Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, May induce detoxification of
    cabbage, collard greens, kale, carcinogens, block tumor growth and
    cauliflower and Brussels sprouts) work as antioxidants
    Polyphenols Green tea, grapes, berries, May prevent cancer formation, prevent
    (such as ellagic acid and pomegranate, citrus fruits, apples, inflammation and work as antioxidants
    resveratrol) whole grains, peanuts, pecans,
    walnuts, rosemary, oregano, sage
    Terpenes Cherries, apple, citrus fruit peel, May protect cells from becoming
    (such as perillyl alcohol, rosemary, peppermint, lavender, cancerous, slow cancer cell growth,
    limonene, carnosol) oregano, thyme strengthen immune function, limit
    production of cancer-related hormones,
    fight viruses, work as antioxidants

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