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Lecithin with B-5 and BHA
(95% Phosphatides, De-Oiled)

16 oz granules (454 g)
Item Catalog Number:
00019

Lecithin contains all the phosphatides found naturally in cell membranes. Lecithin works by increasing the cell membrane ratio of phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylethanolamine to cholesterol, maintaining cell membrane structure and increasing cell membrane fluidity.128,129*

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 heaping tablespoon (approx. 10 grams)

Servings Per Container 45

Amount Per Serving

Calories

70

Calories from fat

47

Total Fat

4.9 g

Saturated fat

1.2 g

Unsaturated fat

3.7 g

Monounsaturated fat

0.5 g

Polyunsaturated fat

3.2 g

Total Carbohydrate

0.8 mg

Lecithin granules (from soy)

10 g

Typical values:

 

Phosphatidylcholine

2.6 g

Phosphatidylethanolamine

2.0 g

Phosphyatidylinositol

1.4 g

Calcium (from lecithin)

14 mg

Phosphorus (from lecithin)

300 mg

Potassium (from lecithin)

118 mg

Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)

149 mg

BHA

2.2 mg

Other ingredients: tricalcium phosphate.

Contains soybeans. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors.

Dosage and Use

Take one heaping tablespoon daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Lecithin can be consumed alone, sprinkled on cereal or mixed in fruit juices, sauces, soups, salads, etc.

This product contains vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) to facilitate the conversion of choline to acetylcholine.

The BHA helps preserve the fatty substances in lecithin and makes refrigeration unnecessary at the normal rate of consumption.

Warnings

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