SOY LECITHIN
Product No. P12022
Also known as Choline, Kelecin, Lecithol, Vegilecithin, Vitrellin and phosphatidylcholine.
Lecithin and its major component, choline, have been studied extensively for possible benefit in preventing or treating dementia. In general, dementia is a serious cognition impairment that may be caused by stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, substance abuse, brain infection, or injury to the brain or spinal cord. Individuals who have dementia often also a low level of a natural chemical known as acetylcholine. A neurotransmitter, acetylcholine affects muscles and memory. Lecithin supplementation may improve symptoms associated with dementia by increasing levels of acetylcholine in the body.
In human and animal studies, lecithin or choline supplementation resulted in slight decreases in cholesterol. A small study of individuals with normal or mildly elevated cholesterol levels showed that lecithin supplementation decreased both the absorption of cholesterol from foods and the production of low-density lipoproteins (‘bad’ cholesterol).
Lecithin may also be applied to dry skin as a softener and to relieve minor inflammation from scrapes, sunburn, and similar injuries. Frequently, it is added to cosmetics and over-the-counter medications to keep the ingredients from separating as well as to soften the skin.
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