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The Role of Lecithin
Lecithin performs two important functions in our bodies: it minimizes the risk of heart attack, and it also protects and nourishes brain cells.
Lecithin is a "good" fatty acid because in vegetable form it is polyunsaturated, unlike cholesterol, which is a saturated fat and may, in excessive amounts, be responsible for heart disease and arteriosclerosis.
What Does Lecithin Do?Lecithin breaks up the "bad" cholesterol in our blood and prevents sediments of fats, mixed with minerals, forming on our blood vessels. Over a period of time these deposits may prevent blood passing through, resulting in heart trouble. Lecithin prevents this fat build-up and so lowers blood pressure and the chances of a heart attack. Because lecithin may help to slow down or even reverse loss of memory it is sometimes used in the treatment of such conditions as pre-senile dementia.
What Does Lecithin Contain?Lecithin is a complex mixture of fatty acids, choline and inositol, which are part of the B complex vitamins, and phosphorus. It also contains tiny amounts of vitamin E and K, and the mineral zinc.
What Foods Are High In Lecithin?A rich supply of lecithin is present in oils like soya bean, safflower and sunflower, in wheat germ, oats, liver, oily fish, corn, peanuts and egg yolk.
Who Needs Lecithin?People who have a diet high in processed foods or who eat a lot of meat containing saturated fat should talk to their doctor about taking Lecithin capsules.
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