Lecithin

Lecithin

  Lecithin is a generic term to designate any group of yellow-brownish fatty substances occurring in animal and plant tissues, and in egg yolk. Lecithin has a variety of uses and benefits including nervous system health memory as well as weight support.   

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Lecithin is the most abundant phospholipid serving as a structural material for every cell in the body and is an essential constituent of the brain and nervous system responsible for breaking down cholesterol, transporting fats, rebuilding organs, maintaining organ, cardiovascular, and endocrine health, fights infections, lowers blood pressure, restores sexual energy, eases PMS and menopausal tension, promotes energy and benefits nervous and mental disorders.

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Lecithin is a naturally occurring compound found in all cells in nature, plant and animal.

It plays a major role in almost all biological processes - including nerve transmission, breathing and energy production.

The word lecithin is taken from the Greek Lekithos, which means egg yolk'. A fitting name for this essential nutrient for the egg is considered a symbol of life, strength and fertility.

Lecithin is important for all of these biological functions and more.

Our brain is approximately 30% Lecithin.

The insulating myelin sheaths that protect the brain, spine and thousands of miles of nerves in your body are almost two-thirds Lecithin.

Even the heart has a high concentration of Lecithin.

Lecithin is composed of many different components including Choline, Inositol, Linoleic Acid, Phosphatidylserine, beneficial fatty acids and triglycerides.

These valuable constituents of Lecithin are vital for the proper functioning of many metabolic processes.

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Lecithin is a natural substance found in cell membranes and is manufactured in the liver from dietary choline.

It contains a mixture of phosphatides, including phosphatidyl choline, an important precursor to the main neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.

In addition, the body utilizes lecithin both for the proper formation of bile (the body's main emulsifying compound), and as an emulsifying agent itself.

As an emulsifier, lecithin helps in the absorption and utilization of fat-soluble nutrients, such as vitamins A, D, E and K. 

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Soy Lecithin has a natural, nutty taste so you can enjoy Lecithin as a daily food supplement in many different ways…Sprinkle it on cottage cheese, yogurt, granola or cereal.

Blend it with orange juice or your favorite nutrition beverage. Add it to fresh salads, fruit or mix with salad dressings. Use it to enhance soups, breads or other baked goods.

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Lecithin is a fat-like substance called a phospholipid.

It is produced daily by the liver, if the diet is adequate.

It's needed by every cell in the body and largely makes up cell membranes; without it, they would harden.

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Studies show most soy-allergic individual can safely eat products containing soy lecithin without experiencing any allergic reactions.

Soy Lecithin provides a naturally-occurring combination of Phosphatidyl Choline and other valuable phospholipids.

Just one tablespoon supplies a rich source of Choline (approx. 250 mg), almost as much as one egg, but without the cholesterol!

Lecithin is important in preventing arteriosclerosis and assisting in protecting against cardiovascular disease.

Lecithin protects cells from oxidation, and helps make up the protective sheaths surrounding the brain.

Using lecithin can improve brain function and has also been known to promote energy.

Lecithin is manufactured in the body by choline and inositol.

It is composed largely of B vitamins, phosphoric acid, choline, linoleic acid and inositol.

Lecithin is high in phosphorous and unites with iron, iodine and calcium.

W.S. Hartroff, M.D., Ph.D., reported in the American Journal of Public Health that the lack of choline was found to head infants toward high blood pressure.

Furthermore, it has been found that a choline deficiency induced tendency to high blood pressure can not be reversed.

Interestingly enough, human milk contains lecithin while cow’s milk does not.

Lecithin aids in the absorption of thiamine by the liver and is needed to help repair the damage to the liver caused by alcoholism.

Although it is a fatty substance, it is also a fat emulsifier—lecithin enables fats, such as cholesterol, to be dispersed in water and removed from the body.

Hence, it also supports the circulatory system by preventing fatty buildup in the arteries and vital organs.

Without sufficient lecithin, the body cannot utilize the fat soluble vitamins A,D, E, and K.

Lecithin improves the digestion and utilization of these vitamins.

When a person exercises regularly to improve their muscle tone, the amount of lecithin contained in the muscles increases.

This increase in muscle lecithin is in part responsible for the greater endurance of the muscle.

Dr. H. Dietrich of Texas has found that often a diabetic's insulin requirements are reduced when lecithin is added to the diet.

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Lecithin contains all the phosphatides found naturally in cell membranes.

Lecithin works by increasing the cell membrane ratio of phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidyletha-nolamine to cholesterol, maintaining cell membrane structure and increasing cell membrane fluidity.

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