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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 |
