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A Look at Lecithin Supplements
By Damien Fowler · 14 years ago
Depending on whom you ask, lecithin has two definitions. First, it refers to commercial lecithin, such as lecithin supplements, that come either from soybeans or egg yolk. Second, lecithin is a term used synonymously with ...
Granulated Lecithin
By Damien Fowler · 14 years ago
Used for decades as a treatment for high cholesterol, lecithin granules contain all the phosphatides that are found naturally in cell membranes. Which phosphatides? The important ones. Each tablespoon of lecithin granules - that is, ...
China Soy Lecithin
By Damien Fowler · 14 years ago
With over 5,000 years of soybean cultivation, China is widely considered as the home of the oil crop. And as an important derivative of soybean, lecithin production also forms a significant percentage of China's industry. ...
Understanding Lecithin
By Damien Fowler · 14 years ago
Do you know what keeps chocolate and cocoa butter in a candy bar from separating? No? Well, it's actually some type of emulsifier or lubricant. Lecithin, to be exact. Now, I'm sure that you have ...
Lecithin and Soy Allergies
By Damien Fowler · 14 years ago
Lecithin was first discovered in 1850 when French scientist Maurice Gobley worked in his lab and eventually succeeded in separating the emulsifier-like fatty compound found in egg yolk. Naming the compound after the Greek word ...
Using Lecithin Supplements
By Damien Fowler · 14 years ago
In recent years, lecithin has received much attention on its being a possible treatment for a variety of illnesses, including high cholesterol, heart problems, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss. Not only that, but manufacturers of ...
The Importance of Lecithin
By Damien Fowler · 14 years ago
Our cells need it. Our tissues need it. Our muscles need it. In fact, our whole body needs it. So what is it about lecithin benefits that our body craves? Especially when lecithin is apparently ...