Scientific information on phytonutrients and antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, greens, green drinks and green tea, and many other natural foods found in a healthy diet, not to mention dietary
nutritional supplements, is exploding. We have provided the small sample of links below to facilitate your own research and study outside of the BioPharma Scientific® web site. Please be advised that in providing these links we are not presenting these as proofs or claims that BioPharma products diagnose, prevent, or treat any disease, but are for your educational purposes only.
Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties. There are more than thousand known phytochemicals. It is well-known that plants produce these chemicals to protect itself but recent research demonstrate that they can protect humans against diseases. Here is an excellent introductory resource for those wishing to be more familiar with the scientific classification, chemical structure and physiological function.
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A non-technical Iowa State University Extension site briefly reviewing the scientific evidence for the value of fruits and vegetables in relation to the common diseases of aging.
Products for Better Health 5-A-Day educational site briefly reviewing the scientific facts and research on the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
A systematic review undertaken by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to synthesize the findings of 92 studies that report the impact of behavioral interventions on dietary outcomes considered to be relevant to cancer risk including
dietary fat intake and the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded study showing that blueberries and other foods containing antioxidants may act to protect the body against damage from oxidative stress, one of several biological processes implicated in aging and memory diseases.
