What are at least two pros and two cons of fortifying foods with phytochemicals?

Answer 1

?Adding phytochemicals to foods allows for people who otherwise would not ingest any or enough of certain chemical to obtain that substance in foods they do consume on a regular basis. This may be particularly beneficial for people in developing countries who lack access to fresh produce or meats. Additionally, some of these substances can even have a drug-like effect, imparting positive health benefits, like lowering blood pressure or blood glucose. However, many phytochemicals have not been fully tested in many cases, particularly when used as a food additive, so it is unclear if the benefits seen in natural food sources will be continue to be there for foods in which the phytochemicals are added. Additionally, the amount a phytochemical that is beneficial versus the amount that may be toxic is not known, so using phytochemicals in foods may actually be more deleterious than beneficial to overall health.