**Phytonutrients Flashcards
3 for prostate
Lycopene
Lignin’s
Phytosterols
3 for hormone balancing
Lignans
Isoflavones
Indoles
3 for eyes
B Carotene
Astaxanthin
Lutein
1 for lungs (asthma)
Quercetin
prostate cancer - anti proliferative
AMD
CVD - cholesterol
Lycopene
AMD
Cataracts
Lutein
diabetes
^ immunity
astaxanthin
AMD
CVD
Beta Carotene
Induces Ph 1 & 2 enzymes
liver support/clearing
hormonal support - OCP, HRT, endometriosis
Indoles
inhibits Ph 1
Cancer - pancreatic, stomach
inhibits H pylori
^ glutathione
isothiocynates
CVD - reduces cholesterol
Doubles effects of statins
BNH - anti-proliferative
Phytosterols
Heart health - inhibits platelet aggregation
promotes NO, relaxes arteries
^ male fertility
^ effects of statins
resveratrol
antioxidant
anti inflamm
cyanidins
menopause - BMD, osteoporosis
lowers hormonal cancer
CVD - lowers cholesterol
prostate cancer
Lignans
increase BMD, blood lipid profile reduces hot flushes reduces cancer risk menopause CVD cholesterol bad for thyroid if low iodine
Isoflavones
CVD - lowers cholesterol
lowers retinal disease in diabetics
Naringin
chemo-protective
CVD - prevents arteriosclerosis
Kaempferol
CVD - lowers LDL & BP
anti allergy:
inhibits histamine release
inhibits IgE - asthma
quercetin
CVD - lowers LDL
Diabetes - lowers insulin resistance
catechins
catechins in
green tea
cocoa
2actions catechins
CVD - lowers LDL
diabetes - decreases insulin resistance
quercetin in
apples
onions
3 actions quercetin
CVD - lowers LDL & BP
anti-allergy - inhibits histamine release, IgE reactions, asthma