Smart selection of essential nutrients / Introducing Hi-Lecithin
About lecithin
The name lecithin is derived from the ancient Greek word λἐκιθος [Iekithos], meaning egg yolk *1 , but soybeans are said to be the main source of lecithin commercially used in food *2 .
Soy lecithin can be easily extracted chemically or mechanically from the raw material soybeans, and is composed of a mixture of phospholipids, glycolipids, neutral lipids, and sugars. There are three main types of phospholipid mixtures: phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, and phosphatidylinositol *3 *4 .
About Colin
Soy lecithin is a source of choline, an essential nutrient for us. Choline can be supplemented through several types of foods as well as supplements.
Evidence obtained so far suggests that lecithin and choline, or phosphatidylcholine, contained in lecithin may play a role in memory and cognitive functions in addition to liver function. *3*4 .
Naturally ™ High Lecithin® with meals
The soy lecithin used in Naturally ™ High Lecithin® is highly concentrated in phospholipids. The phospholipids are present in the original composition of soybeans (typical values: 23% phosphatidylcholine, 20% phosphatidyltanolamine, 14% phosphatidylinositol).
*High Lecithin® uses soybean lecithin from Solei, Inc. in the United States.
Phosphatidylcholine is contained in a variety of foods, but in order to ensure that you are consuming plenty of it on a daily basis, it is ideal to use it in conjunction with a high-purity soy lecithin product (Table 1).
Detailed information
High Lecithin®
| name | soy lecithin food |
|---|---|
| Raw material name | Plant lecithin (derived from soybean, genetically modified and unsorted), calcium phosphate |
| Internal capacity | 300g |
| Preservation method | Please store away from direct sunlight and places with high temperature and humidity. |
Nutritional information display/per 100g
Energy: 883kcal, protein: 0g, fat: 97.9g, carbohydrate: 0.5g, salt equivalent: 0.01g
97g of phospholipids, 23g of phosphatidylcholine
Precautions for intake
● This product does not cure diseases or improve health by consuming large amounts. ● Please refer to the raw materials and do not consume if you have food allergies. ● Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicine, visiting the hospital, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. ● If you feel any change in your physical condition, please stop taking it and consult your doctor. ● Please keep out of reach of infants. ● Please handle with care and hygiene. ● After opening, avoid high temperatures and humidity, store in the refrigerator, and consume as soon as possible. ● Due to the characteristics of the raw materials, the product may not be smooth or hard, or the color may vary, but there is no problem with the quality. ● Silicity gel cannot be swallowed.
A balanced diet is based on staple foods, main dishes, and side dishes.
■References/URL
- ※ 1. http://www.chemi.de/lexikon/Lecithine.html
(Last accessed June 8, 2017) - *2. http://www.soyconnection.com/soyfoods/soy-Iecithin-facts
(Last accessed June 8, 2017) - ※ 3. Solae Science Series (2011). Lecithin choline and health. Understanding the connections.
- * 4. http://www.danisco.com/product-range/soy-Iecithin/
(Last accessed June 8, 2017) - *5. USDA. USDA Database for the Choline Content of Common Foods Release 2 (2008)
