What are the health benefits of luteolin, and is it safe?

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Luteolin. Worth Paying More?

Written by Meredith Worthington, Ph.D. — Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated April 10, 2025 ⓘ

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Answer:

Luteolin is a plant flavonoid similar to quercetin and, like quercetin, is promoted for its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as its antioxidant activity (Munafo, Sci Rep 2022; Lin, Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2008). However, despite interesting laboratory and population-based findings, evidence of clinical benefits from taking luteolin is generally lacking.

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