The desire for sweet taste is inborn. The use of honey dates back to 2000 BC but it is sugar which has been the sweetener of choice for centuries.
Sugar is a most important flavoring substance. It gives the sensation of sweetness and provides a source of energy. However, excessive sugar intake is linked with a number of health problems including tooth decay, obesity and diabetes.
Lecithin has long been regarded as medicinally effective and traditionally used to treat high cholesterol .
It is being used increasingly for other health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder and Alzheimer’s disease due to effects it is thought to have on nerve cells. This supplement can easily be added to many of your daily meals. Although it is recognized as safe by the FDA, more studies are needed to demonstrate industry claims. As with any supplement, discuss the use of lecithin with your physician prior to adding it to your diet.
Description
Lecithin are fatty compounds found in all cells in nature. They form the hydrophobic walls of cell membranes, play a vital role in brain function and transport fat soluble essential nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E and K, throughout the body. Most commercial lecithin comes from soybeans but can also be obtained lecithin from corn, liver, egg yolks, peanuts and wheat germ.
Produced by the liver and an important component of the mucus layer in the large intestines, lecithin is composed of three types of fat-soluble molecules called phospholipids. These molecules are major building blocks for cell membranes and, along with cholesterol and triglyceride, help facilitate cell communication and keep cells from sticking to each other. Soybeans are rich in lecithin and are used in soy lecithin granules, a natural compound containing all the elements found naturally in cell membranes.