A comprehensive review on role of phytochemicals in human health

Authors

  • Umer Amjad School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SBB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Zeeshan Ali School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SBB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Shoaib Shafique School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SBB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Raza School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SBB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Faisal Iqbal School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Phytochemicals are plant extracts that are widely used due to their ability to provide health
benefits and their therapeutic activity against several disorders. They are also called
phytonutrients as they are not really the part of our diet but have several positive effects on our
health. They are found to decrease the risk factor of cardiovascular disorders and coronary
heart disorders. It has also been found that phytochemicals diminish the risk ratio of several
types of cancers including breast, colon and skin cancers. This article revolves around taking
carotenoids, chlorophyll and fibers as examples of phytonutrients to evaluate their beneficial
role in several diseases. These phytochemicals have been found to be associated with
antioxidant activity, retinol activity, cell signaling, improvement of glycemic control,
protection against high blood pressure, facilitation in defecation and anti-cancerous activity.

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Published

2023-09-30

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Amjad, U., Ali, Z., Shafique, S., Raza, M., & Faisal Iqbal, M. (2023). A comprehensive review on role of phytochemicals in human health. International Journal of Natural Medicine and Health Sciences, 2(4), 27–36. Retrieved from https://journals.iub.edu.pk/index.php/ijnms/article/view/1722

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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2023): International Journal of Natural Medicine and Health Sciences

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