Lecithin is a mixture of natural substances based on phospholipids necessary for the normal functioning of the body. It is produced in the liver of living things or made from a number of natural foods. Soy lecithin, which is now used for medicinal purposes and food production, is especially widespread.
Composition and properties of soy lecithin
Soy lecithin is made from refined soybean oil at low temperatures. It contains oils, vitamins A, E, D, K, B vitamins, useful linolenic acid, inositol and various phospholipids, which are the basis of the cell membranes of living organisms.
Due to this chemical composition, soy lecithin participates in the nutrition of brain cells, including in the process of transmitting nerve impulses, controls the level of cholesterol in the blood and the activity of the nervous system of the body. This substance also enhances the barrier function of the liver by increasing the antioxidant activity of certain vitamins. Lecithin also helps with various skin diseases.
Soy Lecithin Uses
Soy lecithin has emulsifying properties and allows stable emulsions to be obtained by mixing oil and water. For this reason, it is widely used in the food industry: in the manufacture of various pasta, bakery and confectionery products, including chocolate. It is also added to mayonnaise and margarine.
The production of soy lecithin in Russia on an industrial scale was established only in 2010. According to the manufacturers, it is produced from domestic natural soybeans, which do not contain GMOs.
As a dietary supplement, soy lecithin is widely used in medicine. It is prescribed for lesions of the nervous system, cardiovascular and gynecological diseases, reduced immunity or chronic diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract.
Contraindication to the use of soy lecithin is its individual intolerance. However, you should consult your doctor before adding it to your diet.
It is useful to take it for a speedy recovery after a stroke, with joint diseases, chronic pancreatitis or diabetes mellitus, as soy lecithin improves the functioning of the cells responsible for the production of insulin. It promotes detoxification of the body and improves memory. It is especially useful for the child's body, and can only cause harm in excessively large quantities.
Soy lecithin is also often prescribed for athletes or people with increased physical activity. This is due to the fact that during intense physical exertion, the lecithin produced by the body passes into the muscles, increasing their elasticity and endurance. And its content in nerve tissues decreases, which can lead to nervous breakdowns, chronic fatigue syndrome or impaired cerebral circulation.
