Categories: Nervous System, Circulatory System

Symptoms: High Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease, Overweight, Low Energy, Alcolholism

Lecithin is a fat-like substance called a phospholipid. It is produced daily by the liver, if the diet is adequate. It's needed by every cell in the body and largely makes up cell membranes; without it, they would harden. This makes it ideal in preventing arteriosclerosis and assisting in protecting against cardiovascular disease.

Lecithin protects cells from oxidation, and helps make up the protective sheaths surrounding the brain. Using lecithin can improve brain function and has also been known to promote energy.

It is composed largely of B vitamins, phosphoric acid, choline, linoleic acid and inositol. Lecithin aids in the absorption of thiamine by the liver and is needed to help repair the damage to the liver caused by alcoholism.

Although it is a fatty substance, it is also a fat emulsifier—lecithin enables fats, such as cholesterol, to be dispersed in water and removed from the body. Hence, it also supports the circulatory system by preventing fatty buildup in the arteries and vital organs.

Take two Nature's Sunshine Lecithin capsules with meals three times daily. Take 1-2 Herbal Mountain Lecithin soft gels daily with a meal.

Nature's Sunshine lecithin is derived from soybeans and is hermetically sealed in capsules. No carrier has been added and freshness is guaranteed. Nature's Sunshine Lecithin provides 1040 mg lecithin (from soybeans) per two capsules. Herbal Mountain's Lecithin contains no sugar, starch, artificial colors or flavors, salt, wheat, yeast or corn. Each Herbal Mountain Lecithin capsule provides 1200mg lecithin per soft gel, including gelatin, glycerin and soybean oil.

Lecithin is also available in the following combination package:

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