α-Carotene is isolated from yellow-orange and dark-green vegetables. α-Carotene is used as an anti-metastatic agent or as an adjuvant for anti-cancer drugs.
Dithianon is a broad-spectrum anthraquinone fungicide with good adhesion to the surface of leaves and fruits. Dithianon can be used to control several fungi in certain fruits and vegetables.
Berteroin is an erucin homolog and potential antioxidant. It is present in cruciferous vegetables, including rucola salad leaves, Chinese cabbage and mustard oil. It decreases the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines in LPS-stimulated macrophages. It als
α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid found in leafy green vegetables. ALA, as part of a low saturated fat diet, helps prevent cardiovascular disease. ALA decreases blood pressure, serum cholesterol levels, and platelet aggregation.