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Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals

 

Phytonutrients...Nature's Source Of Life

 

"Phytochemicals are associated with the prevention and/or treatment of at least four of the leading causes of death in Western countries - cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension."

Phytonutrients are nutrients derived from plant material that have been shown to be necessary for sustaining human life. Fruits, vegetables, seaweeds, alge, grasses, are all in this catagory.

 

Phytochemicals

These are non-nutritive plant chemicals that contain protective, disease preventing compounds. Their role in plants is to protect plants from disease, injuries, insects, drought, excessive heat, ultraviolet rays, and poisons or pollutants in the air or soil. They form part of the plant's immune system.

 

Phytochemicals Prevent Disease & Cell Damage

Although phytochemicals are not yet classified as nutrients, substances necessary for sustaining life, they have been identified as containing properties for aiding in disease prevention and/or treatment of at least four of the leading causes of death in Western countries - cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension.

Phytochemicals are nature's cell damage defense and are involved in many processes including ones that help prevent cell damage, prevent cancer cell replication, and decrease cholesterol levels.

 

 

DHA - What You Should Know

Few people know that the human brain is comprised of over 60% fat or that its most abundant fat (25%) is called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA is an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (not to be confused with the hormone DHEA). It is the primary structural fat in both the gray matter of the brain and the retina of the eye. DHA is essential for brain and eye development and function, making it an important supplement for children and adults.

The average American's diet is now low in DHA resulting from a declining consumption of dietary sources of DHA such as fatty fish and animal organ meats. Vegetarians have lower blood levels of DHA and EPA due to its virtual absence in foods of plant origin. There are a number of sea vegetables that have some EPA and DHA, but since the amount of fat in seaweed is usually so low, they are not reliable sources. It can also be found in moderate amounts in canola oil and walnuts or in small amounts in green leafy vegetables. Luckily, a great source of DHA can be found in large quantities in flax seed oil.

NanOmega3 is a great tasting absorbable source of vegan DHA derived from golden flax, that you and your kids will love!

 

Enjoy optimal health,

Fit 4 Maui

 

 

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