Consumption of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices is associated with reduced risk of many chronic diseases. Only in the past few decades has research revealed that plants produce a wide variety of phytochemicals, commonly referred to as phytonutrients, which play unique roles in human health. The Phytonutrients Research Review explores plant-based dietary patterns, with a focus on the Mediterranean diet, followed by a detailed discussion of the health benefits of various phytonutrients and their associated biological mechanisms.
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