promoting components found
in animal foods.
¶ ¶ These substances provide the animals
protection against disease.
protection against disease.
¶ ¶ Zoochemicals come from the plants that
animals eat.
animals eat.
| Zoochemical | Benefit |
| Omega-3 fatty acids: EPA Cold water fish especially salmon, herring, tuna, trout, mackerel and whitefish | Reduces inflammation & blood clotting; protects against heart disease; may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat, type 2 diabetes, cancer, & Alzheimer’s disease |
| DHA Cold water fish, fortified milk and eggs, and fish oil | Reduce disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and attention deficit; vital for brain and eye development in infants; may ease discomfort from rheumatoid arthritis |
| Conjugated Linoleic acid Meat and dairy products | Suppress cancer cell development; may help reduce risk of heart disease; boost immune system; build lean muscles; reduce body fat in animals; improve milk production in cows |
| Lutein & Zeaxanthin Egg Yolks | May protect against macular degeneration, cataracts; shield the eye from harmful blue light; improve eye health |
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