Chemical Substance - Lutein

NHPID name:
Lutein

Reference:
CHEMID

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Lutein

Monograph(s):
Antioxidants , Marigold Extract and Isolates (Lutein and Zeaxanthin) , Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
127-40-2


Source material:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP, under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Colour Additive
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Oral

Detail:
For oral use only.

Reference:
FCC