Phytonutrients

Phytonutrients, commonly called phytochemicals, are on everyone's lips these days. You have heard about them, the word buzzing around organic food markets and health clubs, but perhaps know little about these new natural chemical powerhouse's. You know that fresh jalapeno pepper in the salsa must be good for you - like a rigorous work-out, it hurts with that good sort of pain. And with reason. Jalapeno contains capsaicin, a phytonutrient found in chillies and hot peppers that possesses antioxidant properties. What it does for your sinuses is another side-benefit altogether. Phytonutrients offer a source of antioxidants, enzyme stimulators, and other beneficial compounds that help maintain cell health.

What are Phytonutrients?
Different Phytonutrients Help Specific Areas
Nature and Science
Pharmanex Products Contain Several Phytonutrients:
The Nutrient Microscope
Eat a Well-balanced Diet
Bibliography

What are Phytonutrients?
Chemical extracts taken from plants, phytonutrients are compounds that contain useful antioxidants, enzyme stimulators, and hormone inhibitors. As with tomato and broccoli, many fruits and vegetables contain benefits that are yet to be discovered. However, the latest research suggests that phytonutrients may be the next nutrition boost we have been looking for.

Different Phytonutrients Help Specific Areas
Consuming a variety of phytonutrients is important to help target specific areas of your health. Because different nutrients perform different functions, it makes sense to have multiple sources of phytonutrient supplementation to make your health complete.

For example, leucoanthocyainin (grape seed extract) and sulforphane (broccoli extract) quench free radicals while capsaicin (cayenne pepper) and anthocyanosides (bilberry extract) have been found to be effective in helping with membrane integrity of cells. As scientists conduct new research on foods, new benefits and claims will be found to improve our health.

Nature and Science
Nature has provided a way for us to live long and healthy lives: fruits, vegetables and grains. Science has given us ways to increase the convenience and allowed Pharmanex to combine several nutrients into dosages fit for consumption. Combining nature and science helps the body fill its nutritive stores, crating an ideal supply of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and phytonutrients to help you keep fit and achieve your health goals.

Pharmanex Products Contain Several Phytonutrients:

The Nutrient Microscope
Although everything about phytonutrients has yet to be discovered, scientists are tingling with excitement about the potential these nutrients have. Some of the fruits and vegetables currently under the nutrient microscope are berries, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, soybeans, liquorice root, broccoli, carrots and tomatoes. Researchers continue to gather more information on phytonutrients and how they affect our health. As more research develops, Pharmanex will continue to be at the leading edge of nutrition and supplementation.

Eat a Well-balanced Diet
For the majority of people it is very difficult to maintain a balanced diet due to the preservation techniques, storage, stress, pollution, poor diet etc. As a result many people do not get the RDI's (Recommended Daily Intake) in their regular diet. LifePak® was designed to not only help provide the RDI's an individual may need every day, but to provide an optimally formulated dietary supplement of nutrients for those who have decided supplementation is necessary.

Good health habits require personal effect - this is a supplement not a substitute! LifePak can help those who are willing to eat right and exercise regularly to maintain a satisfying lifestyle and add years. Eating a well-balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables and supplements containing phytonutrients and antioxidants remains a solid bit of advice that can keep you healthy. Taking supplements can provide a comprehensive source of nutrients that your body may be lacking. Phytochemicals, like antioxidants, can help fill in the nutritional gaps in your diet. With all the effects of polluted environments and the mysterious questions involved with heredity, taking phytonutrient supplements as well as eating vegetables, fruits and grains may be your best way to put life into years.

Pharmanex supplements containing phytonutrients and antioxidants can be a convenient part of your daily intake. These plant chemicals help balance and supplement your diet. Eating fruits and vegetables daily can help fuel your body with nutrients. Your health depends on what you put into it, so give it the best that nature and science has to offer.

Bibliography

• McQuillan, Susan. "First Antioxidants. Now it's Phytochemicals!" American Health. July/August, 1994. 92-3.
• University of California at Berkeley Wellness Reports. Nutrition for Optimal Health and Weight Control. 1994. Edited by Sheldon
• Margen ET. Al. Health Letter Associates. New York: 1994
• Begley, Sharon. "Beyond Vitamins." Newsweek. April 25, 1994. 45-49.

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