Life Extension Lecithin, (97% Phosphatides de-oiled), 1 Pound
Lecithin contains all the phosphatides found naturally in cell membranes.
Lecithin works by increasing the cell membrane ratio of phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylethanolamine to cholesterol, main-taining cell membrane structure and increasing cell membrane fluidity.
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Serving Size: 1 heaping tablespoon (approx. 10 grams)
Servings Per Container: 45
Calories
70
Calories from fat
47
Total Fat
4.9 g
Saturated fat
1.2 g
Unsaturated fat
3.7 g
Monounsaturated fat
0.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat
3.2 g
Total Carbohydrate
0.8 mg
Lecithin granules (from soy)
10 g
Typical values:
Phosphatidylcholine
2.6 g
Phosphatidylethanolamine
2.0 g
Phosphyatidylinositol
1.4 g
Calcium (from lecithin)
14 mg
Phosphorus (from lecithin)
300 mg
Potassium (from lecithin)
118 mg
Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)
149 mg
BHA
2.2 mg
Other ingredients: tricalcium phosphate.
Contains soybeans. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors.
Take one heaping tablespoon daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Lecithin can be consumed alone, sprinkled on cereal or mixed in juices, sauces, gravies, soups, or salad dressings.
This product contains vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) to facilitate the conversion of choline to acetylcholine.
The BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) as an antioxidant improves stability and helps preserve the fatty substances in lecithin and makes refrigeration unnecessary at the normal rate of consumption.