【Amway Botanical Research Center Trip 2026】Fun Facts About Plants (2)

What are “Secondary Metabolites” in Plants? 

Unlike animals, plants do not have “legs” to help them escape threats. Do you know how plants protect themselves and thrive in harsh environments?  

Through extensive revolution processes, plants need to adapt to environmental changes by transforming sugars produced during photosynthesis into various chemical compounds, including phenolics and nitrogen-containing compounds. These compounds are refreered to as “secondary metabolites. 

Secondary metabolites not only protect plants but also offer numerous health benefits to humans. For example,

• Saponins, a secondary metabolite found in ginseng, help alleviate fatigue and improve memory
• Glycyrrhizic acid, a secondary metabolite in licorice, has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and liver-protecting effect

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