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Lutein vs Luteolin - What's the difference?

lutein | luteolin |

In organic compound terms the difference between lutein and luteolin

is that lutein is a yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals while luteolin is a particular flavone, found in many vegetables, that functions as an antioxidant.

lutein

English

(wikipedia lutein)

Noun

(-)
  • (organic compound) A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals.

    • Synonyms

    * when used as a food colouring * xanthophyll

    luteolin

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia luteolin) (-)
  • (organic compound) A particular flavone, found in many vegetables, that functions as an antioxidant