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BioCare Sunflower Lecithin
Rich in Phosphatidylcholine
Recommended Intake:
One capsule taken daily with food or as
professionally directed.
Do not exceed the recommended
daily intake. Store out of reach of young children. Food supplements
must not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Although we take
great care in what we say about products on this site, you should always
read the manufacturer's label on the actual product carefully before
taking supplements.
Contra-indications:
Not suitable for individuals
taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin, Coumarin and Heparin.
Not suitable for individuals
allergic to fish or fish by-products.
Also see:
Sorry but this product has been discontinued.
As an alternative we can suggest:
10mg Vitamin E 15i..
(d-alpha tocopherol) (natural source)
Capsule: Fish Gelatin, Glycerol, Iron
Oxide & Titanium Dioxide
Details believed to be correct as at 11.04
This product may have the following benefits
Background
The name lecithin is derived from
the Greek word for egg yolk, from which it was first isolated.
Lecithin supplies choline which is
necessary for liver and brain function.*
Lecithin also provides essential fatty
acids and promotes emulsification of dietary fats.
Lecithin is also a rich source of
phosphatidylcholine (PC). Phosphatidylcholine is one of the components
of bile that helps protect against the formation of gallstones.
Some studies suggest that 300-2,000 mg per day of PC is helpful.*
Features
BioCare Sunflower Lecithin is encapsulated
in a light protective fish gel capsule
BioCare Sunflower Lecithin has added
vitamin E for enhanced stability
Lecithin helps break down residual
fats in the liver
Lecithin is an important component
of bile aiding emulsification of dietary fats
Lecithin helps to maintain membrane
fluidity
Lecithin may be useful to maintain
normal cholesterol levels as part of a low cholesterol diet
Phosphatidylcholine is involved in
the production of brain chemicals and is necessary for intracellular
signalling in the brain*
BioCare Sunflower Lecithin is an alternative
to lecithin derived from soy
Low fat diets can cause a deficiency in
choline, which is a main constituent of lecithin.*
*References
Toouli J, Jablonski
P, Watts J McK Gallstone dissolution in man using cholic acid and lecithin.
Lancet 1975;ii:1124-6
Tuzhilin SA, Dreiling D, Narodetskaja
RV, Lukahs LK. The treatment of patients with gallstones by lecithin.
Am J Gastroenterol 1976;165:231-5
Wurtman, R.J. "The choline-deficient diet."
FASEB J, 5: 2612, 1991
Zeisel, S.H. "Choline availability in the neonate," In Dowdall, M.J.
& Hawthorne, J.N., eds. Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cholinergic
Function: 709-719. Chichester, U.K.: Horwood Press, 1987
Zeisel, S.H., Char, D., et al. "Choline, phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin
in human and bovine milk and infant formulas." J Nutr, 116: 50-58, 1986
Any references, studies
or testimonials on this website do not imply that similar results will
happen with your use of products referred to. Our web pages are
not intended to recommend any supplement as a drug, as a diagnosis for
specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to eliminate diseases
or other medical conditions or complications. We make no medical claims
as to the benefits of any of the products to improve medical conditions.
*We always recommend
that you work in conjunction with your primary medical advisor, particularly
if you have an existing medical condition, and that you do not take
any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding without first referring
to your primary medical advisor.
BioCare
BioCare is an independent,
privately owned science based company founded in the United Kingdom by practitioners
with many years experience in biological science and nutrition. BioCare's emphasis
is on quality and innovation in both product development and manufacturing techniques.
Over the years, BioCare
has been the first to introduce into the United Kingdom, and in some cases the world,
a number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients, products and manufacturing processes.
BioCare uses the purest
raw materials available in their manufacturing and wherever possible, produce their
own ingredients, thus enabling them to maintain greater control over what goes into
their products. The entire BioCare product range is designed to be hypoallergenic.
BioCare and its products
are highly respected by British Nutrition Practitioners.
Essential Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are the
basic structural units of lipids, which are dietary fats. The body can synthesize
many fatty acids, but those that cannot be manufactured in adequate amounts must
be obtained from the diet. These are called essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Fatty acids are classified
as saturated, monosaturated or polyunsaturated – depending on the amount of hydrogen
in the basic carbon chain of the molecule.
(The process of ‘hydrogenation’ – hydrogenated vegetable oil – involves adding hydrogen
to the molecule to make a polyunsaturated, liquid oil, into a saturated, solid oil,
such as margarine).
Many nutritionists and scientists report Americans consume too much omega-6 fatty
acids and under-consume omega-3 fatty acids. (The terms omega-3 and omega-6
refer to the location of the first double bond in the carbon atom of the fatty acid
molecule.) Including more omega-3-rich foods such as fish in the diet and
decreasing the consumption of omega-6 foods such as some hydrogenated oils, may
help maintain proper hormonal balance and overall health and wellness.
Essential fatty acids offer profound benefits. They help:
Influence hormone production, immunity and cardiovascular
health.
Maintain the structure and function of the cellular
and sub-cellular membranes.
Regulate cholesterol transport, degradation and
removal from the body.
Influence prostaglandins – hormone-like substances
that promote smooth muscle contractions, regulate blood pressure, regulate gastric
secretions, and impact other hormones – through a series of enzyme-dependent
reactions.
Support normal growth, especially of blood vessels
and nerves.
Keep skin and other tissue youthful and supple
by lubricating abilities.
EFAs are most abundant in fish oils and unadulterated seed oils, such as canola,
sunflower and safflower oils. Flaxseed oil is an exceptional oil, containing
both omega-3 and omega-6 in appreciable amounts. Cold saltwater fatty fish
– such as herring, haddock, cod, mackerel, and salmon – are also rich in omega-3
polyunsaturates and serve as the source of fish oil supplements.
The most important fatty acids are linoleic acid, linolenic acid, gamma linolenic
acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Omega 6 and omega 3 oils may not be
suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin, Coumarin
and Heparin.
GLA (Evening Primrose Oil) may not
be suitable for people suffering from epilepsy. Fish oils may not be suitable for
people allergic to fish. BioCare Sunflower Lecithin
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