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Lecithin is a phospholipid required by the body cells for building cell membranes. It contains mostly choline, inositol, linoleic acid, and phosphorus. It is also found in the protective sheaths surrounding nerve cells and muscles. The choline in lecithin acts as a precursor in the production of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and very essential to the brains memory functions. The actions and effects of Lecithin are immediate, as it has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.

Lecithin is found in many animal and vegetable sources, including beef liver, steak, eggs, peanuts, cauliflower, and oranges. Commercial sources for lecithin may come from soybeans, egg yolk, or brain tissue. Commercial lecithin is usually from brown to yellow in appearance, with variable consistency from plastic to liquid.

The major human organs (heart, liver, kidneys) produce lecithin in our body. Lecithin is composed of vitamin B, phosphoric acid, choline, linoleic acid, and inositol. Lecithin production is obtained from nutrients in foods so it is important to have a healthy diet. For those individuals that do not obtain enough lecithin from their food, they need to add a lecithin supplement to their diet.

Natural sources of lecithin are found in the following types of food: soybean, liver, egg yolk lightly cooked (soft-boiled), wheat germ, legumes, cabbage, cauliflower, green beans, chickpeas, soybeans, corn, split peas, yeast, peanuts, fish, and wheat germ. Lecithin is also a common food additive found in margarine, ice cream, mayonnaise, and chocolate bars.

Lecithin supplements are made from soy beans or there is an alternate non-soy lecithin supplement made from egg yolk. Lecithin supplements are available in powder form, capsule form, and granular form.