(also referred to as...)
Soy Lecithin, Soya Lecithin
Description
Lecithin is commonly found in many commercially prepared food products. It is used as a fat emulsifier -- suspending fat in a second liquid.
Lecithin is a lipid (fat-soluble substance) and is an important source of phospholipids, which are required by every cell in your body. The protective sheaths around the brain and nerve cells are largely composed of lecithin, as are cell membranes throughout the body. Cell membranes protect against free radical, or oxidative, damage and handle nutrient flow in and out of the cell. Without lecithin, cell membranes would harden and nutrients could not flow through. Lecithin is also used by muscle and nerve cells.
Lecithin is high in essential fatty acids, phosphorous, B vitamins, inositol, Phosphatidyl Choline (PC), Phosphatidyl Serine (PS), and other phosphatides. Lecithin bonds with iron, iodine, and calcium where it provides nutritional support to the brain and facilitates proper function.
