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Luteolin is a
naturally occurring compound found in foods
including parsley, artichoke leaves, celery,
peppers, olive oil, rosemary, lemons,
peppermint, sage, thyme, and many others.
Luteolin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
anti-allergic, anticancer, and immune-modulating
properties to suppress hyperactive immune
systems. Luteolin is a potent hypoglycemic agent
and improves insulin sensitivity. Luteolin may
help promote healthy blood glucose levels and
help in weight management for Syndrome X.
Externally luteolin can be used for skin
allergic/inflammatory disorders and for skin
cancer prevention. Luteolin is a promising agent
for use in ophthalmology: for prevention and
treatment of cataract and of vascular eye
disorders. Luteolin is an active inhibitor of
different hyaluronidases, which modify
hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid, a
heteropolysaccharide, is one the polymers that
accounts for the toughness and flexibility of
cartilage and tendon. |