Certain phytochemicals stimulate endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF) pathways by activating calcium-activated potassium channels, which causes smooth muscle hyperpolarization and vasodilation independently of nitric oxide and prostacyclin pathways.

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• phytochemicals concept
• nitric oxide concept
• vasodilation concept