Chapter 10A Lecture Chapter 10A: In Depth: Phytochemicals © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Phytochemicals • • Naturally-occurring plant chemicals Health-promoting properties, work in synergy with other plant compounds: • • • • • © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Reduce inflammation Impede cancer growth Enhance immune function Protect against CVD Inhibit lipid synthesis as "anti-obesity agent" Phytochemicals (cont.) • Research over the past decade has focused on the beneficial role of phytochemicals in increasing the effectiveness of medications used to treat disease • • Most research is still in clinical trials Synergistic effect has been shown in: â 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Treatment of bacterial infections that have developed resistance to antibiotics Chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of cancer © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Phytochemicals (cont.) • • No RDA or UL Instead of protecting our cells, may benefit health by stressing cells, enhancing internal defense mechanisms • • Experts recommend against phytochemical supplementation Consume a plant-based diet consisting of as many whole foods as possible © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc  ... agent" Phytochemicals (cont.) • Research over the past decade has focused on the beneficial role of phytochemicals in increasing the effectiveness of medications used to treat disease • • Most... â 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Treatment of bacterial infections that have developed resistance to antibiotics Chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of cancer © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Phytochemicals... synergy with other plant compounds: • • • • • © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc Reduce inflammation Impede cancer growth Enhance immune function Protect against CVD Inhibit lipid synthesis as "anti-obesity