Lecithin is a mixture of essential fats and nutrients present in every living cell. Lecithin breaks down and transports fats, cleans, lubricates and rebuilds cells. It reduces cholesterol, helps prevent liver and artery degeneration, lowers blood pressure, aids the immune system, helps the body use Vitamin A and Vitamin D., and aids the nervous system. If you want more detail, try these best-selling books packed with facts about lecithin.
Note: Because Lecithin breaks down oils, I take about 600 mg at the same time I take Omega 3 (fish oil). This helps my digestion and helps prevent the repeating common with Omega 3. Glen
As you can see from the benefits, Lecithin is pretty important to your body. Cells without Lecithin are sick or dying. The good news is, it's very difficult to become deficient in lecithin, short of starvation.
Lecithin is the ultimate in non-toxic. Not only will it break up and eliminate other toxins, but when the job is done, it destroys and eliminates itself.
All fresh foods...the fresher, the better. Though many have recommended egg lecithin...it's better to get it from plant sources.
Because we get Lecithin from all fresh foods, there is no daily recommended amount. Still, because of the many advantages of Lecithin, many people supplement 1,000-1,200 mg per day. If you're looking for sources, here are the most popular lecithin supplements.
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