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Phytochemical

Last Updated: June 01, 2009

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Phytochemicals are substances found in edible fruits and vegetables that may be ingested by humans daily in gram quantities and that exhibit a potential for modulating the human metabolism in a manner favorable for reducing risk of cancer.

Reprinted from the International Food Information Council Foundation, (2009)

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