what is lecithin?

Lecithin is what is known as an "essential fatty acid."  It is believed lecithin helps the body to metabolise fats.  Lecithin is, also, widely regarded as a natural antioxidant.  Antioxdants help the body fight cancers and boost the immune system.

the essential fatty acid

Lecithin is used in herbal remedies for many reasons.  It is believed lecithin, an essential fatty acid, is important in the metabolism of fats in the body.  There are, however, many other important uses of lecithin in the health and wellness culture.  It is thought lecitihin helps promote overall heart health by moving fats and cholesterol through the blood vessels.  Lecithin is thought to help prevent fats and cholesterol from building up on the sides of artery walls.  This build-up on the sides of the artery walls is what is known as placque.  Lecithin, additionally, promotes overall health by preventing fat from attaching to the liver and reducing "scar tissue on the liver," cirrohis. 

However, lecithin is most prominently used for weight supplements because of the fatty acid's perceived ability to move fat through the blood stream.  This "fat moving ability" and it's use to metabolise fat make it perfect for SlimWeigh's™ natural approach to weight loss.

did you know?

Lecithin is found in a variety of common food items.  Egg yolks, fish, grains, legumes, peanuts, and grains all contain  lecithin.  Interestingly, lecithin is, also, found in several prepared food items like margerine, mayonnaise and chocolate.  Commercial food processors use lecithin as an emulsifying agent in many foods.  Emulsifying agents keep foods, like mayonnaise, together.

more on lecithin

Lecithin is being used to help some people increase their memory.  Some scientific research is being performed to see how effective lecitihin is increasing memory.  Additionally, some research is ongoing to understand if lecithin can help people with Ahlzhimer's Disease.  It is thought the lecithin helps to increase the brain chemicals responsbile for helping brain cells communicate with each other.