Phytochemical malabsorption: clinical significance

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 15, 1998; 4(6): 469-470
Published online Dec 15, 1998. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v4.i6.469

Table 2 Occurrence of phytochemicals in human blood and tissues

Phytochemicals	Where can we find them in the body
Carotenoids	Serum (five major carotenoids)
Lutein/zeaxanthin	Skin
β-cryptoxanthin	Adipose tissues
Lycopene	Lens and macula (lutein/zeaxanthin)
α-carotene	Various tissues like prostate (lycopene)
β-carotene
Flavonoids	Serum
Quercetin, kaempferol	Urine
Isoflavcnes	Serum
Geristein, daidzein	Urine
Catechins eplgallo-catechin gallate	Serum
Allyl thiosulfinates	Blood, serum, red blood cells
organosulfides	Adipose tissue
vinyl dithiins	Liver
	Kidney
	Breath
Tocotrienols	Sikin

Citation: Wahlqvist ML, Wattanapenpaiboon N. Phytochemical malabsorption: clinical significance. World J Gastroenterol 1998; 4(6): 469-470
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v4/i6/469.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v4.i6.469