Lecithin

Lecithin or 'Phosphatidylcholine' are fatty substances known as 'Phospholipid' derived

from plants and animal tissues which help water and oil to combine seamlessly.

It consists of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. It also contains Choline.

You have Lecithin derived from Soy. You have one derived from Sunflower seeds. It is also derived from egg yolks and even wheat germs. If you are allergic to Soy based products, you can opt for Lecithin derived from Sunflower. 

Lecithin is surprisingly also produced by the human body as found in the juice from the Bile. 

Uses of Lecithin

The versatility of Lecithin cannot be over emphasised. It seems to be effective in so many aspects such as enhancing the quality of animal and plant based foods.

Lecithin has a nature of binding water and oil together which makes it a versatile additive used in factories. It can serve as an emulsifier, a conditioner. It can even act as a protective barrier to prevent rust in metals.  It can be added to improve the look of painted products. It is also added to lubricants to prevent slushy deposits. It acts as an antioxidant.

Lecithin is introduced in baking to prevent sugar from crystallizing. While mixing ingredients, lecithin is usually added to make the process easier. It prevents the separation of different ingredients by properly binding them together to withstand different stages of production or preparation.

Lecithin is often added to some products to extend its expiration date.

Health Benefits of Lecithin:

Lecithin can be taken as a nutritional supplement which offers a variety of benefits such as facilitating fat burning, preventing cardiovascular diseases and protecting cells from oxidation.

Lecithin Supplement can also be used to treat high cholesterol.

During breastfeeding, Lecithin supplements can help prevent clogging of the milk ducts in the breast. 

Lecithin is used to treat Alzheimer disease, Gallbladder disease, dementia, fatty liver also known as Hepatic Steatosis.

Side effects of taking Lecithin supplements:

Diarrhea and Nausea

Health Benefits of Lecithin

Improves heart health

Treat digestive issues

Work on bad cholesterol 

*Lecithin is generally considered safe but discuss your health concerns about the safety of Lecithin with a certified medical doctor.*