Lipochrome (Li Pochrome)

Lipochrome is a pigment that gives fats their characteristic color. It is fat soluble and can be found in butter, egg yolks, meat, fish and other foods.

An example of lipochromes is carotene, which is found in carrots, apricots, pumpkin and other vegetables and fruits. Carotene gives these products their characteristic yellow color.

Lipochromes play an important role in the human body. They help protect cells from damage and are involved in fat metabolism. Additionally, they can be used as dietary supplements to improve health and beauty.

Lipochrome is a fat-soluble pigment that gives its characteristic color to fatty substances such as butter, eggs, fish and many other foods. It was discovered in the 1930s and named after the Greek letter lipo (λ), meaning fat, and the word chromium (χρώμα), meaning color. Lipochromes are natural pigments that are found in plants and animals. They can be either water-soluble or fat-soluble.

One example of a lipochrome is carotene, which is a fat-soluble pigment. Carotene is found in vegetable oils such as olive oil and pumpkin seed oil. It is also found in animal products such as egg yolks and butter. Carotene gives the characteristic yellow color to egg yolks and butter and is also used as a dietary supplement.

In addition to carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and anthrone are also lipochromes. Lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants that protect the eyes from the harmful effects of free radicals. Anthrone is a fat-soluble form of vitamin A and is used as a dietary supplement.

Lipochromes play an important role in human nutrition, especially in the diet of children and the elderly. They help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin D and calcium. In addition, lipochromes may protect cells from free radical damage and improve vision.

However, some studies indicate that excess consumption of lipochromes may be hazardous to health. Excessive consumption of carotene can lead to the accumulation of iron in the body and cause iron deficiency anemia. In addition, excessive consumption of fat-soluble vitamins can lead to hypervitaminosis and other undesirable consequences.

Lipochromic pigment

 **Introduction**

Lipochrome is an organic pigment that is a chromogenic substance dissolved in oil. This pigment is so called because it has the property of moving in fats and other lipids. Lipids are organic compounds that include fats, oils, vitamins, steroids and other elements, including lipids found in blood, skin, milk and body tissues. Lipochromes play a key role in the color of fat and fat-containing products such as butter and egg yolk.

**Physical description of lipochrome pigment**

Lipochrome pigment is not considered one of the most common, but it is widely used in nature and has many uses. The physical characteristics of lipochrome pigments are virtually independent of the object to which they impart color, but rather are common to all of these pigments. Thus, if you study information on this pigment, you will come across a set of characteristics that are common to most lipochromes.

Like any other pigments, lipochrome has a unique chemical composition and molecular structure. This specificity depends on the source from which the lipochrome is obtained. In egg yolk, for example, lipochrome is associated with carotenoids, and its chemical structure may be somewhat different from pigments obtained from, say, carrots or sweet potatoes. However, each lipochromic pigment has common physical properties.

Pigment molecules contain chromium (Cr) and at least one electron (e). This combination provides a bright color of the pigment and explains the mechanisms of action of this pigment on the human body. The chromium in the lipochrome molecule is a metal particle that acts as a dopant.

Immediately before applying the pigment to the skin or other surface, the dye, coming out of the package, comes into contact with the pigment. Due to diffusion, the dye penetrates into the lipid layer, forming a monomeric or oligomeric compound that binds the chromogen and gives the biological object its color. The chromium electron acts as a catalyst for the reaction that ensures the formation of such a complex. After this, the complex is distributed in the tissues with the help of such substances in the body as sebaceous, mucopolysaccharide, alkaline and nucleic acids. After passing through the capillary layer of the skin, the pigments spread into the cells. The electron transfer of the dye between the pigment and the chromogen must be very powerful and stable. During cellular transport, lipochromes form chromogens through chromotrope reactions, which can change surface color by affecting skin cells. Coloring pigments are produced not only by the lipid layer of cells. They are also capable of entering cells and changing the color of intracellular material and even cell wall components. The properties of lipochromes significantly increase the radius of their effect, allowing them to ensure their effect on all surfaces of the pigmented object. The pigmented surface can remain colored even under intense pressure, such as on