Lecithin, your ally in weight loss

Weight loss may seem a difficult procedure for many people, but lecithin may be your best ally.

What about lecithin

   Lecithin is a phospholipid compound which is produced naturally in liver. The name lecithin derives from the Greek word “lecithos” which is the egg yolk.

Natural sources of lecithin

  Although lecithin is naturally produced in liver there are several dietary sources like eggs, soy, wheat, meat and various other grains and nuts. The most commonly used sources of lecithin are eggs or soy. Soy usually is preffered because has a better ratio of fatty acids.

Properties

   Lecithin is a phospholipid consisting of choline, inositol, phosphate, glycerol and fatty acids. Because it may contain different types of fatty acids, the word lecithin identifies a large group of compounds, like phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylserine. The main properties of lecithin are:

• Structural element of cellular membranes
• Emulsifying effect – component of bile
• Reduces blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Lecithin and slimming

      As emulsifier has the ability to emulsify fats from food and helps in reduced absorption of dietary cholesterol. In specific, lecithin increases the ability of bile to dissolve fat and dietary cholesterol (food). Because of this property, lecithin prevents the accumulation of fat in body tissues and especially to the liver. Thus lecithin is characterized as an excellent dietary supplement that promotes slimming, helps fight metabolic syndrome and promotes cardiovascular health.

Lecithin and lipotropic agents

  Lecithin acts as a source of lipotropics agents, like choline and inositol, substances which are involved in the mechanism of lipolysis and energy metabolism, in general.

  Choline is a substance belonging to the group of vitamins of b complex. It prevents the accumulation of fat in the liver and is involved in the metabolism of fat into energy. Inositol is a substance that is also involved in fat metabolism, acts as a lipotropic agent and enhances the function of liver and blood vessels.

Lecithin and cardiovascular health

   Lately, lecithin has emerged as a very competent and safe supplement for reducing blood lipid levels, because it prevents the deposition of cholesterol in blood vessels, thereby preventing atherosclerosis.

Safety

   There are no side effects or contraindications from taking lecithin.

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