Lecithin 1200 mg, (19 grain) Softgel 250's

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Lecithin Overview

Lecithin defines the cell membrane structure, and helps facilitate the movement of fluids inside and outside the cell. As a component of bile, lecithin keeps fats emulsified. That is why one of the benefits of lecithin is its emulsifying action, keeping fats properly balanced and maintained. Lecithin is also a component of the myelin sheath, the thin covering that layers our brain cells and spinal cord to protect it from damage.*

More Information on Lecithin

The word lecithin comes from the word lekithos, which is Greek for “egg yolk.” Lecithin was first discovered in 1805 when French scientist Maurice Gobley isolated the compound from an egg yolk. For years, people got their source of lecithin from egg yolk; then in the mid 1930s, lecithin was recovered from the waste products of soybean processing. A discovery that changed the whole face of commercial lecithin, most of the commercial lecithin found in stores comes from soybeans. Lecithin is regarded in the scientific community as a synonym for phosphatidyl- choline, which is said to be the main compound responsible for all the benefits of lecithin, specifically its medicinal effects. When we consume phosphatidyl-choline, the compound is broken down into the nutrient choline, which many consider as an essential nutrient; essential because our bodies cannot manufacture its own supply of choline, so we must depend on the foods that we eat to maintain the right levels. Lecithin defines the cell membrane structure, and helps facilitate the movement of fluids inside and outside the cell. As a component of bile, lecithin keeps fats emulsified. That is why one of the benefits of lecithin is its emulsifying action, keeping fats properly balanced and maintained. Lecithin is also a component of the myelin sheath, the thin covering that layers our brain cells and spinal cord to protect it from damage. Lecithin is typically found in the cell membrane or cell walls of every single living cell of an organism, whether plant or animal in origin. The cell membranes or walls are semi-permeable, responsible for regulating the passage of nutrients into and out of cells. Lecithin forms one of the major components of this membrane. In addition, lecithin is also a major component in the protective sheaths that surround the brain, muscles, and nerve cells.