Luteolin

AntioxidantflavonoidLimited dose evidence

Also known as: 3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone, luteolin 98%, peanut hull extract, perilla flavone

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Luteolin is a flavone found in celery, parsley, peppers, and chamomile that is studied for mast-cell stabilization and neuro-inflammatory signaling. Supplement-grade luteolin is usually 98% pure from peanut hulls, perilla, or Sophora. Human data are sparse: an open-label pediatric pilot used a 100 mg luteolin capsule combined with quercetin and rutin, and a small exercise study paired it with mangiferin. It appears in brain-health, allergy-season, and antioxidant blends at around 100 mg.

Research summary

Inhibits mast-cell degranulation and NF-κB signaling in vitro; general flavonoid antioxidant.

Dosage

Daily amounts, of compound.

Lowest studiedTypical rangeHighest studiedUpper limit
100 mg

100 mg per serving is the common market dose and matches the 100 mg per capsule used in the open-label combination pilot. No placebo-controlled trial of isolated luteolin supports a specific dose, so confidence is low. Poorly water-soluble; often formulated in oil or with a fat-containing meal.

Standardization: ≥98% luteolin

Source material: peanut (Arachis hypogaea) hull extract or perilla leaf extract

Format suitability

  • Capsule
  • Powder
  • Tablet
  • Softgel
  • Gummy
  • Liquid

Yellow, insoluble powder. Capsules and tablets standard. If peanut-hull derived, evaluate allergen labeling with the supplier even though protein content is negligible.

Formulation notes

Peanut-hull source may raise allergen-labeling questions; confirm origin. Often paired with quercetin and rutin.

Sources

  1. An open-label pilot study of a formulation containing the anti-inflammatory flavonoid luteolin and its effects on behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders. (Taliou, 2013)PubMed
  2. NIH Dietary Supplement Label DatabaseNIH DSLD

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