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Lecithin is an important phospholipid needed by all living cells.
Lecithin is produced within our own bodies, and can be found in the
major organs: the heart, the liver, and the kidneys. Lecithin aids in
maintaining our overall health and is utilized by every cell in our
bodies. Though it is produced within our own bodies, we do not always
consume enough of the foods that provide the nutrition needed to produce adequate amounts. Lecithin can be found in many
foods such as: cabbage, cauliflower, garbanzo beans, soy beans, split
peas, organic meat, seeds, nuts and eggs. Today’s average
diet, however, does not provide enough lecithin to successfully protect or
cells and allow lecithin to reap its benefits. As a result, lecithin
supplementation is necessary for overall health and prevention of many
conditions and diseases. Of its many benefits, lecithin has been proven
to decrease cholesterol, promote cardiovascular health, restore damaged
livers and improve the brain’s memory function.
One way lecithin aids in preventing or reversing certain diseases
and conditions is that since it is predominately comprised of fat
itself, it adheres to our cell and nerve linings, forming a sheath, and
prevents cholesterol and other fats from sticking. By doing this, in
the case of patients with high cholesterol, it decreases the body’s
ability to absorb cholesterol across the intestinal wall, thus lowering
total cholesterol, including LDL’s (low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol). With the reduction of blood cholesterol, research has
also shown to reverse atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of the
arteries. Though there are pharmaceutical products on the market that
control and aid in the control of these diseases, lecithin, is capable
of doing this in a much more natural way and at a much cheaper price.
Similarly lecithin intervenes with the body’s
ability to form fat deposits and has aided in reversing the damage
caused by coronary artery disease. By creating a slippery lining, it
prevents large fat deposits from accumulating, allowing the blood to
flow more smoothly when it once was clogged with fat deposits that would
lead to blood clots. When it breaks down the body fat,
not only does it prevent the fat from collecting in large deposits in
our bodies, it then transports it to the liver and converts it into
usable energy. Lecithin is also known to repair livers that have been
damaged by abuse such as too much alcohol consumption.
Another important benefit of lecithin is its ability to aid in memory
function and learning. Many studies have been conducted where people
reported higher retention in learning and ability to recall information
with an increase of lecithin. Even patients with Alzheimer’s disease
reported an improvement in memory and orientation.
Although lecithin has proven to reverse many diseases, it can
also be used as a preventative source if the proper foods are consumed
on a regular basis, or if supplementation is taken regularly. Unlike
medications that are offered to reverse certain diseases, lecithin is
not known to cause an extreme number of side effects, ide effects that themselves require medication to rectify. The few
minor reported side effects of lecithin when consumed in great quantity
are: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and sweating. However, no
side effects were reported when taken in normal supplemental doses or
through normal food consumption.
Lecithin supplements are produced from soybeans, meats and eggs and can be taken either as a
liquid or as a capsule. Lecithin is non-toxic and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It can be taken daily but dosage varies from product to product. However, if you consistently eat
healthy, well-balanced meals, you probably do not need to supplement
your diet.