phytochemical
[/ˌfaɪ.toʊˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/]
nounpl: phytochemicals
fitoquímico
1. A chemical compound that occurs naturally in plants, often responsible for color, flavor, or disease resistance properties
Blueberries are rich in phytochemicals that provide antioxidant benefits.
Os mirtilos são ricos em fitoquímicos que proporcionam benefícios antioxidantes.
2. Bioactive compounds found in plant-based foods that may have health-promoting properties beyond basic nutrition
Researchers are studying how phytochemicals in green tea can improve health outcomes.
Os pesquisadores estão estudando como os fitoquímicos do chá verde podem melhorar os resultados de saúde.
In Brazil, phytochemicals (fitoquímicos) have become increasingly prominent in health and wellness conversations, particularly in the context of superfoods and natural medicine. The term is used in both scientific and consumer health contexts. In the USA, phytochemicals are heavily marketed in the wellness industry as part of plant-based nutrition trends. The concept connects to traditional indigenous knowledge about medicinal plants in Brazil while also being central to modern nutritional science globally.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nature's medicine cabinet - referring to the healing compounds in plants
plant power - informal reference to beneficial effects of phytochemicals
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