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- Contains Phosphatidylcholine (PDC) which is used to make acetylcholine, essential for nerve and brain function
- PDC aids to make the active plant compounds in Milk Thistle seed more bioavailable
- Provides building blocks for healthy cell membranes and prevents damage from oxidation, free radicals and toxins – especially to blood and liver cells
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| Benefits |
- Lowers cholesterol – researchers have discovered that soybean lecithin can contribute to raising HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol in blood profiles
- Helps improve digestion – lecithin in people with ulcerative colitis to improve their digestion. Lecithin’s emulsifying qualities has been tested and proven to contribute to a chain reaction that improves the mucus in your intestine, making the digestive process easier and protecting the delicate lining of your digestive system – consider using lecithin if you have a condition that affects your digestive process
- Aids in treating dementia symptoms and psychological and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and memory loss – Clinical research suggests that a diet rich in choline can lead to a sharper memory and help people with Alzheimer’s. Additional research shows that lipid substances that contain choline, like lecithin, may improve the brain’s functional pathways
- Protects your liver from damage and treats alcohol related problems
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| Notes |
- Phosphatidylcholine (PDC) reduces production of immune signaling chemical tumor necrosis factor (TNF) that plays role in auto-immune disorders especially Multiple Sclerosis: TNF signals macrophages to attack nerve cells
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| Dangers |
- soy is an allergenic food
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Adapted from:
Balch, P.A. (2002). Prescription for herbal healing. New York, NY: Avery books
Healthline
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