Side Effects of Lutein
Lutein is an indispensable nutrient for the human body, but it also has some side effects, which cannot be ignored.
Although lutein has significant effects on eye protection and other aspects, excessive intake may cause skin discoloration. This is because lutein is a carotenoid. After a large amount of intake, carotenoids accumulate in the body, causing the skin to appear yellow-dyed, which is common in the palms, soles and other parts of the feet. However, this discoloration is usually reversible. After reducing the intake, the skin tone gradually returns to normal.
Furthermore, some people may experience gastrointestinal discomfort after taking lutein. Such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., due to the different tolerance of lutein in the stomach of individuals. People with more sensitive gastrointestinal tract are more susceptible to its effects, which in turn interferes with normal digestive function.
In addition, lutein may interact with certain drugs. If you are taking specific drugs, such as blood lipid-lowering statins, etc., while supplementing lutein, it may change the drug metabolism process, affect the efficacy of the drug, or even cause adverse reactions. Therefore, if you want to supplement lutein during taking the medicine, you should consult a doctor first to weigh the pros and cons.
Although lutein has many benefits, when using it, pay attention to the above side effects, and consume it reasonably according to your own situation to maintain your health.
