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Secondary plant substances

As the name says: plant origin and creates very many health benefits.

Minerals Reading Secondary plant substances 1 minute Next Carbohydrates

These little power substances are incredibly versatile and have the most diverse effects. As the name suggests, they are only found in plant foods. Plants produce these substances, for example, as defense or colorants. They also regulate the growth of plants.

Secondary plant substances are not essential for us humans, but are desirable because of their health-promoting effects.

Effects (selection)
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial
Immunomodulating
Cholesterol-lowering
Anti-inflammatory
Antithrombotic
Blood pressure lowering
Antibiotic
Radical scavenger
Protection of our cells
Anticancerogenic

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