Home Search Assay Quality Control Service Overview Request a Quote Contact Us Overview Sample Accession Proficiency Testing Certifications/Accreditations Advanced Search Your shopping cart is empty Can't find an assay? Need help with ordering? Call us at 608-242-2712 x83114170 or email us Covance receives 2010 AACC Proficiency Certificate Service Overview Profile: Phytochemicals The terms phytochemicals and phytonutrients have been adopted as descriptors for certain organic components of plants that are thought to promote human health. Unlike the traditional nutrients, these compounds are not "essential" for life from a traditional standpoint but are being increasingly recognized as having beneficial health characteristics. As the popularity of these products has increased with mainstream consumers, the use of a variety of dietary supplements, herbals/botanicals, and functional foods has expanded and resulted in an intense and competitive marketplace. The ability to scientifically substantiate claims for quality, purity, consistency, stability, safety and efficacy is an essential marketing tool and frequently a regulatory requirement. Phytosterols Carotenoids Lycopene Nucleotides Phospholipids Caffeic acid Alphalipoic acid Tocotrienols Isoflavones Glucosamine Nucleosides Ribose Carnosic acid Vitamins Flavonoids Coenzyme Q-10 Chondroitin sulfate Creatine Coumaric acid Catechins TOP OF PAGE Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are for single samples; volume pricing available. All prices are shown in USD. *Price for the first sample of a group/prices for each additional sample of that group. **If initial test is positive, additional fees are required for confirmation.