Lutein
- Generic Name
- Lutein
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C40H56O2
- CAS Number
- 127-40-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- X72A60C9MT
Overview
Lutein is an xanthophyll and one of 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Lutein is synthesized only by plants and like other xanthophylls is found in high quantities in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and yellow carrots. In green plants, xanthophylls act to modulate light energy and serve as non-photochemical quenching agents to deal with triplet chlorophyll (an excited form of chlorophyll), which is overproduced at very high light levels, during photosynthesis.
Background
Lutein is an xanthophyll and one of 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Lutein is synthesized only by plants and like other xanthophylls is found in high quantities in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and yellow carrots. In green plants, xanthophylls act to modulate light energy and serve as non-photochemical quenching agents to deal with triplet chlorophyll (an excited form of chlorophyll), which is overproduced at very high light levels, during photosynthesis.
Indication
Xanthophylls are taken for nutritional supplementation, and also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
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