Lecithin is one of the richest natural sources of Choline and Insitol. Lecithin is an important nutrient when it comes to maintaining healthy brain function. Choline is transformed into Acetycholine, a brain chemical vital for the transmission of messages between the brain cells.

Lecithin is a fatlike substance called a phospholipid. 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. Lecithin is composed mostly of B Vitamins, Phosphoric Acid, Choline, Linoleic Acid and Inositol. Although it is a fatty substance, it is also a fat emulsifier so beneficial by those following a low fat, low cholesterol diet.  Lecithin granules have a distinct, pleasant and nutty flavour.  as this is a natural product, the colour and texture may vary.

Unbleached Lecithin Granules are Especially Suitable for:

• Maintaining healthy brain function
• Shape Management - Scientific studies have found that lecithin has the ability to break up fat and cholesterol into small particles which can be easily handled by the system.

Lecithin consists of fatty acids and the nutrient choline. Because choline deficiency causes abnormal liver function, the scientists thought lecithin's protective effect might be due to choline. However, they found that only lecithin, not its choline or fatty-acid components, protected the liver. Another liver disorder is cirrhosis a life-threatening condition, which the liver becomes filled with fibrous tissue, and as the result functions poorly. The researchers showed that lecithin may act by increasing the liver's breakdown of the fibrous tissue that causes cirrhosis. Lecithin aids in the absorption of thiamin by the liver and is needed to help repair the damage to the liver caused by alcoholism. Other studies also have confirmed the protective effect of lecithin in proper functioning of the liver.

Lecithin and its choline component provide important benefits in:

• cardiovascular health
• liver and cell function
• lowers cholesterols levels
• fat transport and fat metabolism
• gallstones problems
• cell communication
• neurological problems (tardive diskinesia)
• help memory disorders
• involvement in blood clotting

• immune function transmission. Deficiency causes liver damage and may be involve in certain cancers and Alzheimer's disease

Nutritional Information

(typical values per 100g)

Energy                                     3700kj/900kcal

Protein                                     0g

Carbohydrates                          8g

of which sugars                         4g

Fat                                          91g

of which saturates                     12g

Phosphatidyl choline                 22g

phosphatidyl ethanolamine        19g

phosphatidyl inositol                 14g

phosphatidic acid                      6g

Cholesterol                              0g

Fibre                                       0g

Sodium                                   0.04g

This product is extracted from genetically modified soya beans.  However, every batch of Lecithin is tested and certified to contain not more than 0.01%

genetically modified material.

Pack size: 375g

ALLERGY INFO:
KEY: V=Suitable for Vegetarians, VG=Suitable for Vegans, L=Contains Lactose/Milk, W=Contains Wheat or Gluten, F=Contains Fish, N=Contains Nuts, S=Contains Soya or derivatives thereof.

S   V   VG

PRONOUNCIATION: Less-i-thin