Lecithin is a substance saturated with phospholipids. In addition to them, it also includes: vitamins of group B, phosphodieslcholine, choline, linolenic acid, inositol, phosphates. This substance is produced in the liver of the body and has a fat-like consistency. Lecithin is found in the following foods: sunflower oil, as well as in peas, lentils, egg yolk, corn grains (which have already sprouted), in beef, lamb and pork.
The human body contains the right amount of lecithin, its consumption depends on several factors. This is the state of the whole organism as a whole, as well as the level of physical activity. With significant lecithin in the muscles increases, which makes them more durable. With an insufficient amount of this substance, the shells of nerve fibers and cells become thinner, as a result of which there is a disruption of the entire nervous system. With age, the level of this substance in the body decreases.
Lecithin, harm and benefit
The positive properties of the substance lies in the fact that it has a good effect on brain activity, improves memory, lowers cholesterol and the level of harmful fatty acids that are in the blood, promotes the absorption of necessary vitamins, and has a good effect on the liver and kidneys. In addition to all of the above, lecithin is important for intrauterine development of the child. It will be useful in the first few months after birth. Taking this drug in the first year contributes to a good further development of memory, it determines resistance to impairment and the amount of all memory in every adult. Lecithin, the harm from which is almost unknown, has no strict contraindications.
Despite the fact that this substance is found in many products, soya lecithin is most prevalent.
In medicine, it is used as a dietary supplement. According to the form of release, there are: lecithin in granules, in tablets, in edible gels, diluted liquids, in capsules.
Indications for use of the specified substance:
1. For prevention in old age.
2. In chronic forms of diseases of the stomach: gastritis, colitis, gastroduodenitis.
3. With diabetes. Under the influence of lecithin, the work of beta cells, on which the production of the necessary insulin depends, improves.
4. For the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
5. With damage to the central nervous system. To restore the body after strokes.
6. With various forms of viral hepatitis, fatty degeneration of the liver and its other diseases.
7. It is used to strengthen memory.
8. To enhance immunity.
9. It is used as an antioxidant to remove toxins from the body.
10. With skin ailments: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.
11. For diseases of the joints and spine.
12. For the treatment of various autoimmune diseases.
13. In gynecological diseases: mastopathy, breast, uterine cancer, uterine fibromatosis.
Also, lecithin is recommended for people who regularly carry a lot of physical activity and children, especially premature babies, as it has a positive effect on a growing body.
Lecithin, the harm of which is minimal compared with other drugs that affect this spectrum of diseases, can be contraindicated only with individual intolerance. It is not recommended to take this drug during pregnancy and lactation.
It is relevant not only in medicine, but also in the food industry. They also found a place for lecithin (its harm in food has not been established). In the confectionery industry, a substance is added to reduce the viscosity of chocolate when casting it in special forms, as well as if it is necessary to glaze products.