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Phytochemicals, Explained in 2 Minutes

Learn what these plant substances are and their potential health benefits.

Marisa Taylor KarasMandy Armitage, MD
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Updated on May 13, 2025
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD | May 13, 2025

Phyto comes from the Greek word for “plants,” so phytochemicals are substances in plants. Research has found a number of potential health benefits from phytochemicals. In this video, learn what phytochemicals are and their possible health perks.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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