Lecithin
Lecithin can be found in all plant and animal products, including cabbage, cauliflower, caviar eggs, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), green beans, lentils, organ meats, seeds/nuts, soy lecithin, soybeans and split peas.
Lecithin is also found in chemicals that assist in the massage of many nutrients form the bloodstream into the cells. Lecithin's benefits are the same as those of choline such that Lecithin is a major source of choline. Consequently, Lecithin must be present in order for choline to be synthesized. Fatty acids, glycerin, and phosphorus are also found in lecithin. Choline is the key element in lecithin that researchers believe may have a beneficial effect on cholesterol and memory.
Lecithin acts as an emulsifier and helps the body in the absorption of fats. Studies indicates that soy lecithin improves the metabolism of cholesterol in the digestive system. Therefore, lecithin has been touted as a treatment for high cholesterol. It has also been said to be a treatment for neurologic and liver disorders. Some proponents of lecithin warn that the low fat and low cholesterol diets that many Americans follow may lower the amount of lecithin that we consume, creating a deficit and necessitating supplemental lecithin. As Americans eat fewer eggs, meats, and dairy products, the amount of choline that they consume may be less than required.
A group of researchers from the Netherlands summarized findings in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found that many studies of the effects of lecithin had faulty methods, and the few good studies proved that lecithin was not effective in lowering cholesterol. More recently, a group of American researchers solved part of the mystery concerning the fact that eggs, which are packed with cholesterol, don't impact people's cholesterol much if eaten in moderation. The reason seems to be the lecithin found in eggs that reduces cholesterol's absorption in the bloodstream.
Doctor Approved. Discovered in 1850, Lecithin is a naturally occurring fatty substance found in foods like soybeans, whole grains and egg yolks. In the body, lecithin, a type of lipid needed in every living cell, is broken down into Choline, phosphate, glycerol and fatty acids. Choline levels may be low in many individuals, particularly as the American diet includes fewer dairy products, meats and eggs.
While it is especially a good addition for elderly people, Lecithin is a great addition to anyone's diet. Our softgel capsule is a convenient and easy form delivering to you the Lecithin your body needs.
