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BioCare Sunflower Lecithin
Rich in Phosphatidylcholine
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Nutritional Supplement 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:
Higher Nature Lecithin granules
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Sorry but this product has been
discontinued. As an alternative we can suggest:
Higher Nature
Lecithin HiPC Granules
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Ingredients typically per marine capsule
1000mg Sunflower Lecithin
65mg Sunflower Seed Oil
10mg Vitamin E 15i..
(d-alpha tocopherol) (natural source)
Capsule: Fish Gelatin, Glycerol, Iron
Oxide & Titanium Dioxide
This product may have the following benefits
Background
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The name lecithin is derived from the
Greek word for egg yolk, from which it was first isolated.
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Lecithin supplies choline which is
necessary for liver and brain function.*
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Lecithin also provides essential fatty
acids and promotes emulsification of dietary fats.
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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
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BioCare Sunflower Lecithin is
encapsulated in a light protective fish gel capsule
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BioCare Sunflower Lecithin has added
vitamin E for enhanced stability
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Lecithin helps break down residual
fats in the liver
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Lecithin is an important component of
bile aiding emulsification of dietary fats
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Lecithin helps to maintain membrane
fluidity
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Lecithin may be useful to maintain
normal cholesterol levels as part of a low cholesterol diet
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Phosphatidylcholine is involved in the
production of brain chemicals and is necessary for intracellular
signalling in the brain*
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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:
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Influence
hormone production, immunity and cardiovascular health.
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Maintain
the structure and function of the cellular and sub-cellular membranes.
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Regulate
cholesterol transport, degradation and removal from the body.
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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.
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Support
normal growth, especially of blood vessels and nerves.
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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
