Friday 27 December 2013

Phytonutrient Secrets Revealed

Phytonutrient or also referred as phytochemical are special element available from plants and herbs. There are about 25,000 types worldwide. They are plants' natural protecter. The good news is that human could benefit from it too. For years people have been using plants as natural remedy.

Even though they came from natural sources one should know their actual content. These phytochemical mimic our present modern drugs. Examples would be phytoestrogen which is present in soy bean. Overtime, our body estrogen production will decline causing infertility. Another example is salicin from the bark of white willow tree is similar to Aspirin. It has been used as pain killer for many years.

Phytonutrient contained in  fruit and vegetables have preference according to our body system according to their colour. Therefore the more colourful your meal are, the better.


If you love gardening, try planting your own colourful plant to get the full range of  the rainbow everyday.

Please note that certain plant contain harmful phytochemical such as scopolamine and atropine (drug used in resuscitation). Its better to make your own research before consuming an unknown plant.

Phytomax is an easy alternative. It contains 35 types of fruit and vegetables in the rainbow spectrum you need. The antioxidant property is great which is 17,500 ORAC unit!

Get your nutritious drink today.





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