Lecithin is a fat that is essential in the cells of the body. It can be found in many foods, including soybeans and egg yolks. Lecithin is taken as a medicine and is also used in the manufacturing of medicines.
Lecithin is used for treating memory disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is also used for treating gallbladder disease, liver disease, certain types of depression, high cholesterol, anxiety, and a skin disease called eczema.
Some people apply lecithin to the skin as a moisturizer.
You will often see lecithin as a food additive. It is used to keep certain ingredients from separating out.
You may also see lecithin as an ingredient in some eye medicines. It is used to help keep the medicine in contact with the eye’s cornea.
- Phospholipids
- Naturally Occurring Phosphatidyl Choline & Other Phosphatides
- Soy-Free
- Non GMO Project Verified
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Kosher
- General Health
- Family Owned Since 1968
- GMP Quality Assured
NOW® Sunflower Liquid Lecithin has phosphatidyl choline, the most abundant phospholipid in the cell membrane. It also naturally abounds in phosphatidyl inositol, phosphatidyl ethanolamine, and essential fatty acids. Lecithin aids in emulsifying fats, enabling them to be dispersed in water. NOW® Sunflower Liquid Lecithin is soy-free and non-GMO.
Suggested use
Shake well before using. Blend 1 tablespoon into milk, protein shakes or vegetable juice. May also be used in salad dressings/sauces (as an emulsifier of fats) or as a non-stick coating on pots and pans.
| Supplement facts |
| Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15 ml) |
| Servings Per Container: About 32 |
| |
Amount Per Serving |
%Daily Value |
| Calories |
120 |
|
| Total Fat |
10 g |
13% |
| Saturated Fat |
1.5 g |
8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat |
5 g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat |
3 g |
|
| Sodium |
0 mg |
0% |
| Total Carbohydrate |
<1 g |
1% |
| Protein |
0 g |
|
| Calcium |
23 mg |
2% |
| Potassium |
75 mg |
2% |
| Iron |
0.3 mg |
2% |
| Phosphorus |
256 mg |
20% |
| Not a significant source of trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, and vitamin D. |
| Typical Phosphatide Content: |
| Phosphatidyl Choline |
(19%) |
| Phosphatidyl Inositol |
(12%) |
| Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine |
(7%) |
Other ingredients
Liquid sunflower lecithin.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Warnings
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Shake well to mix if natural separation of oil components occurs.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
