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Name: Lecithin

Other Names: Choline, Kelecin, Lecithol, Vegilecithin, Vitrellin, phosphatidylcholine

Description: Lecithin is any of a group of yellow-brownish fatty substances occurring in animal and plant tissues, and in egg yolk, composed of phosphoric acid, choline, fatty acids, glycerol, glycolipids, triglycerides, and phospholipids (e.g., phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, and phosphatidylinositol). It is produced daily by the liver if the diet is adequate. It is needed by every cell in the body and is a key building block of cell membranes; without it, they would harden. Lecithin protects cells from oxidation and largely comprises the protective sheaths surrounding the brain. Although it is a fatty substance, it is also a fat emulsifier. Hence, it supports the circulatory system. Its choline is useful for making acetylcholine. Nature's Sunshine Lecithin is derived from soybeans and is hermetically sealed in capsules. No carrier has been added, and freshness is guaranteed.

Other Names of Lecithin are: Choline, Kelecin, Lecithol, Vegilecithin, Vitrellin and phosphatidylcholine.

Lecithin is sold as a food supplement and for medical uses. Lecithin can be naturally consumed through a diet including lecithin rich foods such as egg yolk, soybeans, grains, wheat germ, fish, legumes, yeast, and peanuts, to name a few. Lecithin supplements are sold to the public in capsule, powder or granular form. Lecithin is usually taken in a pill form or mixed into health shakes. Many companies advertise their supplies of lecithin as a dietary supplement on the web.

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Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair

Specific Conditions Treated: Psoriasis

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Psoriasis is one of the most stubborn skin diseases. It is a chronic disease, characterised by thick, red, silvery, scaled patches of the skin. This disease affects both sexes equa...   more

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Conditions Treated: Blood

Specific Conditions Treated: Cholesterol High

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Cholesterol, a yellowish fatty substance, is one of the essential ingredients of the body. Although it is essential to life, it has a bad reputation, being a major villain in heart...   more

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Conditions Treated: Respiratory

Specific Conditions Treated: Lung Cancer

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Tobacco contains nicotine, carcinogens, and other toxins capable of causing gum disease and oral cancer. It has also been shown that incidences of cancers of the lung, larynx, esop...   more

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Conditions Treated: Blood

Specific Conditions Treated: Varicose Veins

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A varicose condition of the veins results from sluggish circulation due to various factors such as constipation, dietetic errors, lack of exercise, and smoking. Standing for long p...   more

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Conditions Treated: Gynecology

Specific Conditions Treated: Mastitis

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