Re: Question about Lecithin

Lecithin is contained in all living cells so just about everything you eat contains it. Nervous and circulatory lecithin is produced 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.

A choline deficiency which can cause liver damage can be corrected with lecithin supplements. Choline has shown a protective effect against cirrhosis but only in animal studies. Trials on humans haven't been completed yet. Lecithin is vital for fat metabolism and allows cholesterol to disperse in watery solutions so that it can be transported around the body to where it is needed, or removed from the body. It can help those with the condition of fatty liver caused by incorrect diet or alcoholism.

The foods richest in phosphatidylcholine, the major delivery form of choline, are beef liver, egg yolks and soya. Beef liver, iceberg lettuce, peanut butter, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and cauliflowers are some foods that contain free choline.
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