Description
What Is Sunflower Lecithin?
Lecithin is a fatty substance that is found in your body as well as a multitude of plant and animal sources. Some of the most common types of lecithin include soybeans, egg yolks and sunflower lecithin. It’s also found in foods like meat, seafood and dairy products.
Lecithin is added to certain foods as an emulsifier as well, helping stabilize mixtures and prevent different parts from separating. It’s also available as a supplement and is used to help lower cholesterol levels, aid in breastfeeding and support better brain function.
Sunflower lecithin is a great source of choline, an essential nutrient that is necessary for several different aspects of health. Choline is especially important when it comes to brain health because it’s the precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.
Did you know that approximately 1/3 of your brain is made from lecithin?
Lecithin is not a weird modified man made substance, it is a powerful brain food. When you include lecithin in your diet, you are nourishing your brain and helping to support your nervous system. Interestingly enough, one study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition actually found that a higher intake of choline was linked to improved cognitive function. Another study conducted by the Clinical Research Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology showed that choline supplementation helped improve memory function in older adults with poor memory.
Compared to other forms of lecithin derived from soy or corn, sunflower lecithin is your best bet if you’re looking to minimize your intake of ingredients that have been genetically modified. This is because, unlike other sources of lecithin, sunflower seeds are never genetically modified. Sunflower seeds may also be preferable over other types of lecithin because the extraction process doesn’t require the use of harsh and potentially harmful chemicals, unlike lecithin produced from soy or egg yolks.
Nutrition Facts
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Per
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| Calories 240.8 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 28 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat 17 g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 1 g | |
| Monounsaturated fat 8 g | |
| Cholesterol 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar 0 g | 0% |
| Protein 0.1 g | 0% |
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