Phytochemicals and Food | Food As Medicine

Welcome to Phytochemicals and Food, from the Food As Medicine program

This class provides an introduction to organic chemistry, and the synthesis of primary and secondary metabolites from photosynthesis. This class also includes a review of key secondary metabolites that play an important role in both food and herbal medicine. Sections covered in this lesson include:

• organic chemistry
• photosynthesis
• primary metabolites
• secondary metabolites
  • organic acids, alcohols, and esters
  • polysaccharides
  • glycosides
  • phenols and polyphenols
  • glucosinolates
  • terpenes
  • resins
  • alkaloids
  • antinutrient factors

To access the lesson, click on the circle next to the lesson name. This will take you to the lesson page, which contains the video for this class. If you click on the “Materials” tab next to “Lesson”, you will find a PDF of the lesson, and an audio recording. Once you have reviewed the lesson and are ready, please challenge the quiz. Upon the successful completion of this class, you will be issued a certificate of completion equal to 3 hours of continuing education credits.

Please begin whenever you are ready, and should you encounter any difficulty, please send an email to study@dogwoodbotanical.com.