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LECITHIN

COMPONENTS OF LECITHIN:

Lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids found in every living cell. Its main components are the essential unsaturated fatty acids known as Linolenic, Linoleic and Oleic Acids; Glycerins, Phosphoric Acids, Cepharin, Choline and Inositol, and other related Phosphorous containing lipids.

FUNCTIONS OF LECITHIN:

A CONVEYOR
It aids in the transportation of fats.

A CELL CLEANING AND LUBRICATING AGENT
It cleans the cell inside and after performing this duty destroys itself. A cell where lecithin is in abundance is youthful and healthy. A cell that lacks lecithin is drawn, weary and sick.

A CELL REBUILDER
It is a structural material for every cell in the body, especially those of the brain and nerves. It forms 73% of the total liver fat, and 30% of the dry weight of the brain.

A POWERFUL EMULSIFYING AGENT
It is effective in preventing and correcting atherosclerosis. When present in normal amounts in the blood lecithin breaks neutral fats and cholesterol into microscopic particles held in suspension. These particles then readily pass through the arterial walls to the different tissues of the body.

SUMMARY OF LECITHIN FUNCTIONS

It imprisons impurities, poisons, surplus hormone enzymes, excess energies, and cell residues, and releases them at the right time.

It works as an automatic mechanism in the body maintaining the equilibrium of hormones, fatty acids, fats, enzymes, etc.

It is nature’s chemical turnkey; imprisoning some substances and releasing others as easily as a jailor locks up the offenders of the law or frees them.

It is practically an institution in itself. With its automatic valve control, it performs the functions of a:

  • JANITOR
  • MAINTENANCE PERSON
  • A GARBAGE COLLECTOR AND INCINERATOR
  • A CHAMBERMAID
  • A COOK
  • A SANITARY ENGINEER
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