Lecithin contains compounds responsible for maintaining the health of cell membranes. In case of its deficiency, the cell wall can harden and restrict the intake of nutrients and outflow of waste products in the outside, which contributes to premature aging of cells. The constituent components of lecithin also participate in the work of other important cellular functions. The substance itself is a mixture of phospholipids consisting of fatty acids, glycerol, phosphorus and choline or inositol. Technically, it is a part of all the cellular membranes of our body. Although lecithin is a lipid, it is still able to partially dissolve in water and thus can act as an emulsifier. Therefore, many processed products contain this substance.
It’s important to use lecithin in your diet. It is especially useful for the elderly.
Benefits of lecithin:
- It helps prevent the development of atherosclerosis and protects against cardiovascular diseases.
- It improves brain function.
- It helps absorb thiamine in the liver and vitamin A in the intestine better.
- It helps restore liver damages caused by alcoholism.
- It enables to remove such lipids as cholesterol and other fats with water from the body,
- It prevents the storage of fats on vital organs.