Famous Phytos

Currently, these are the most popular phytos that are known for their powerful antioxidant, anticancer, and heart disease protective properties. We call them "phytomins."

PHYTOMINS FOOD SOURCE

  • Carotenoids (alpha carotene, beta carotene, and lutin) yellow-orange fruits and vegetables: carrots, cantaloupe, papaya, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, dried apricots, asparagus, kale, green leafy vegetables, peppers
  • Lycopene tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, guava, pink grapefruit, watermelon
  • Beta cryptozanthin tangerines, papaya, oranges, peaches, mangoes, nectarines
  • Flavonoids soy, green tea, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, cruciferous vegetables, citrus fruits, red wine, red grapes, onions Indoles cruciferous vegetables
  • Sulforaphane cruciferous vegetables Isoflavones legumes (beans, peas, lentils), soy products Allicin garlic, onions
  • Genistein soy products (e.g., tofu)
  • Polyphenols green tea
  • Anthocyanins wild blueberries, bilberries, black berries,
  • Limonoids citrus fruits
  • Sterols cruciferous vegetables, cucumbers, squash, sweet potatoes, soy foods, eggplant, whole grains, tomatoes
  • Capsaicin chili peppers
  • Elegiac Acid Strawberries
  • Lignans nuts and seeds


HINT: Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, mustard greens, kale, and cauliflower.