The pathologic hallmark of the disease is recurrent, widespread, and diverse vascular lesions. Lupus (SLE) is not a rare disorder. Although reported at both extremes of life (e.g. diagnosed in infants and in the tenth decade of life) chiefly it affects women of child bearing age. Among children, SLE occurs three times more commonly in females than in males.
Definition of phytonutrient. : a bioactive plant-derived compound (as resveratrol) associated with positive health effects.
Plants contain more than 100,000 phytonutrients, one of the reasons nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day are recommended. Some phytonutrients are fat soluble and, thus, need fat to be properly absorbed. Certain phytonutrients are also better absorbed from cooked, rather than raw, food.