Lecithin is a naturally occurring mixture of compounds called phospholipids which have many important roles in the body. Lecithin makes up part of the cellular membrane of all cells, and so vital for transporting and storing other nutrients in the body. It also plays a major role in using cholesterol in the body, and helps to prevent it from becoming stuck in the walls of arteries where it causes diseases. Lecithin is also thought to keep the liver healthy, and protects it from damage caused by alcohol.
Lecithin is one of the major components of cell membranes, which coat and protect the delicate nerve cells in our brain as well as forming the protective layer on the inside of arteries that prevents cholesterol and inflammation from forming in our blood vessels. People at risk of coronary heart disease or elderly people often have damage to the membranes of their blood vessels, which involves inflammation and attracts cholesterol build-ups.
Think Natural Lecithin is extracted at low temperatures from unrefined soya bean oil to maintain the nutritional value of the product. Additionally, soft gel encapsulation protects the potency and shelf-life of the product.
