Lecithin is a substance rich in phospholipids.Apart from them, it also contains vitamins of group B, phosphodiethylcholine, 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 products: sunflower oil, as well as peas, lentil grains, egg yolk, corn grains (which have already sprouted), beef, lamb and pork.
The human body contains the right amountlecithin, its consumption depends on some factors. This is the state of the whole organism, as well as the level of physical activity. With significant lecithin in the muscles increases, from which they become sturdier. With an insufficient amount of this substance, the membranes of the nerve fibers and cells become thinner, as a result of which the entire nervous system is impaired. With age, the level of this substance in the body decreases.
Lecithin, harm and benefit
The positive properties of the substance isthat it has a good effect on brain activity, improves memory, reduces cholesterol and the level of harmful fatty acids that are in the blood, helps to assimilate the necessary vitamins, good effect on the activity of the liver and kidneys. In addition to all of the above, lecithin is important for the intrauterine development of a child. It will be useful in the first few months after birth. Acceptance of this drug in the first year contributes to good further development of memory, it determines the resistance to disturbances and the amount of all memory in each adult. Lecithin, the harm from which is virtually unknown, has no strict contraindications.
Despite the fact that this substance is contained in many products, soybean lecithin is most prevalent.
In medicine, it is used as a dietary supplement. The form of release is: 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 gastric diseases: 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, is improved.
4. For the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
5. With the defeat of the central nervous system. To restore the body after strokes.
6. In various forms of viral hepatitis, fatty dystrophies of the liver and for all its other diseases.
7. Used to strengthen memory.
8. To enhance immunity.
9. Used as an antioxidant to remove toxins from the body.
10. For skin ailments: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.
11. In diseases of the joints and spine.
12. For the treatment of various autoimmune diseases.
13. In gynecological diseases: mastopathy, breast cancer, uterus cancer, uterine fibromatosis.
Also, lecithin is recommended to take to people who regularly tolerate greater physical exertion and children, especially premature, as it has a positive effect on the growing body.
Lecithin, the harm of which is minimal compared toother drugs that affect such a spectrum of diseases may be contraindicated only if you are hypersensitive. It is not recommended to take this tool during pregnancy and lactation.
It is relevant not only in medicine, but also in foodindustry. There also found a place for the use of lecithin (no harm was found in food). In the confectionery industry, a substance is added to reduce the viscosity of chocolate when casting it into special shapes, as well as when it is necessary to glaze products with it.
