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Lecithin from Lewis Labs

Size: 16 oz (454 g)
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N101 Price: $17.39
MSRP: $22.79
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  • Natural Soya Lecithin Granules - 
  • 95% Phosphatides
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This is the best tasting, finest quality lecithin available - a concentrated source of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol and essential unsaturated fatty acids.

The Lecithin from Lewis Labs is like no other lecithin in the world. It is the finest quality, the most nutritious and, thanks to an exclusive process, just a kiss of natural fruit flavor has been added. It's love at first taste! If you are not familiar with lecithin and why it is such an important nutritional supplement, you will find the following facts of interest.

Lecithin is found in every living cell. Its highest concentration is in the vital organs — the brain, heart, liver and kidneys. In our bodies it performs an astonishing range of vital function directly affecting our health and well-being. Briefly, here are some of, but by no means all, the benefits lecithin provides:
  • In the brain, lecithin choline will be transformed into acetylcholine, a vital compound for the transmission of messages from one nerve to another. This has a proven effect on memory, thinking ability and muscle control.
  • In the bloodstream, lecithin helps prevent cholesterol and other fats from accumulating on the walls of your arteries and may help away dissolve deposits that may already be there.
  • In the liver, lecithin metabolizes clogging fat and reduces the chance of liver degeneration.
  • In the intestinal tract, lecithin helps the absorption of Vitamins A and D and influences the utilization of other fat soluble nutrients such as Vitamins E and K.
The list could go on and on, including effects on the skin, nervous system, distribution of body fat, etc. Let's look at how it works in two vital respects — as an emulsifier and as a brain tonic.
Lecithin — The Emulsifier
By helping to dissolve fats and cholesterol, lecithin functions as the body's emulsifier. Fats and oils are an essential part of the diet, yet they must function within the watery environment of the body. Although oil and water do not mix, a lecithin molecule can hold them together. One end of the molecule (containing fatty acids) is attracted to the oil, and the other (containing phosphorus and nitrogen) is attracted to the water. Thus, lecithin acts as a bridge between water and oil. It has the ability to keep fat-like cholesterol particles in solution while they journey through the arteries so they are unable to settle out and form dangerous deposits on the walls of the blood vessels. A buildup of these deposits can narrow or shut off a blood vessel, the consequences of which would be arteriosclerosis and heart attack.

Lecithin helps remove the fatty liver deposits as well, so you can enjoy a healthier liver and a more youthful metabolic process.
Lecithin — The Brain Tonic
In 1975, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered lecithin choline has a prompt effect on the brain's ability to make an important chemical for nerve signal transmission called acetylcholine. The most surprising part of the discovery was that choline is taken up by the brain directly from the circulating blood.

It had long been believed that something called the "blood-brain barrier" protects the brain from such direct influences. Only a few substances, notably alcohol and narcotics were, heretofore, known to be able to penetrate the barrier. This means each time you take lecithin, there can be an immediate effect of the prodiuction of chemicals essential for signal transmission to the brain.

We know all animals, including humans, show some degree of memory loss with aging. What now looks exciting is the possibility of prevention. Scientific studies indicate that we can repress or minimize those age-related changes by long-term use of lecithin as a dietary supplement.

Do we actually need to supplement our diet with lecithin? For most people the answer is yes, especially older people or those with higher than normal cholesterol. The body, without dietary sources, is unable to synthesize an adequate supply. Small amounts of lecithin are found in many foods but significant dietary sources are few. Daily use of lecithin granules is beneficial to most people.

Unfortunately, some products that describe themselves as lecithin list choline chloride as an ingredient. These products are not true lecithin. Choline chloride is a synthetic, while true lecithin contains natural phosphatidyl choline. Look for it on the label.

Do not accept liquid lecithin, usually found in gel capsules. It is primarily designed for commercial use as an emulsifier in food, cosmetics, paints, etc. It is a bad tasting, sticky material and consists of about 37% oil and only 60% phosphatides. Capsules contain even more oil and are a high calorie, low potency supplement.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Level Tablespoons (15 g)
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 80       
    Calories from Fat 72       
Total Fat g 12%      
    Saturated Fat g 10%      
Cholesterol g       
Sodium mg 0%      
Total Carbohydrate g 0%      
    Dietary Fiber g 0%      
    Sugars g       
Protein g       
Vitamin A   0%      
Vitamin C   0%      
Calcium   0%      
Iron   0%      
Phosphorus   23%      
Potassium 180  mg **      
Phosphatidyl Choline 3,250  mg **      
Phosphatidyl Inositol 350  mg **      
Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine 3,000  mg **      
Linoleic Acid 4,400  mg **      
Linolenic Acid 525  mg **      
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients:

Soya Lecithin, Natural Fruit Flavors.

Product Notes:

Sugar, salt, and starch free.

Suggested Use:

With all its remarkable benefits, Lecithin is a food and you can enjoy as much as you wish of this delicious product without worry. The usual recommended dose, as a supplement, is 1 or 2 level tablespoons a day. However, if you are an older person or have a cholesterol problem, you might want to increase this amount. Many people like to eat directly without mixing – jut chew it up like any other food. If you prefer to mix it with fruit or vegetable juice, use a blender. You can have fun with this product. It is great with cereals, hot or cold. Try it with yogurt or ice cream. It improves the workability of batter or baking mixture and thus improves the quality of the finished product. Cooking does not cause any loss of nutritional value.

Packaged Weight:

1 lbs.

Manufacturer Info:

www.lewis-labs.com

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.