A bioflavonoid found in various fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs, Luteolin offers a range of health benefits. The highest reported food source currently is radiccio.
Among its possible health benefits:
· Anti-inflammatory
· Cardiovascular Health
· Cognitive Health
· Antimicrobial
· Anti-diabetic
· Antioxidant
· Anti-cancer
· Neuroprotective
Luteolin has been found to exhibit interesting anti-inflammatory and immune system stabilizing activities. It has been attracting interest in its ability to help prevent degranulation of mast cells, inhibiting the release of histamine and reducing inflammation, and use in mast-cell related conditions.
In a recent high-throughput screen among 2,570 compounds and preclinical study, Luteolin emerged as the most robust candidate against cardiomyocyte hypertropy, also showing a wide array of cardioprotective roles.
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**This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician.