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Lecithin is a lipid that
is required by every single cell in your body. The cell
membranes in the body are composed largely of lecithin.
These membranes handle the flow of nutrients in and out
of the cell. The protective sheaths around your brain are
also made of lecithin. Muscles and nerve cells also use
lecithin.
Lecithin is used to: protect against cardiovascular
disease, improve brain function, increase energy levels,
repair damage from alcoholism, help in digestion of fats,
aging, immune system disorders, AIDS, herpes, and chronic
fatigue syndrome.
Lecithin is manufactured in the body by
choline and inositol. Lecithin is high in
phosphorous and
unites with iron, iodine and calcium to give power and
vigor to the brain. A lack of lecithin can cause forget-fullness, digestive problems, intolerance to fats, nausea,
hypertension, joint and muscle problems (bursitis, cramps
and soreness).
Lecithin also helps with the
absorption of fat soluable vitamins. Lecithin also enables fats like cholesterol to be
dispersed in water
and then removed from your body.
In Europe, it has been used to treat
hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.
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All information presented is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to
administer to any
physical ailments. In all
matters related to your health please contact a
qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2005;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb
Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA |