Lecithin, from soybeans, can supply important
phospholipids including phosphatidylserine and
phosphatidylcholine Phosphatidylserine is active in
cell membranes and is the major acidic phospholipid
component in the membranes of the brain.
Membranes are the working surfaces of every cell,
carrying out the essential functions of cellular
communication and hormonal signal transduction.
Nerve cells, in particular, depend on healthy
membrane function for normal neurotransmitter
metabolism and nerve signal transmission. Choline,
as a component of phosphatidylcholine, is used for
synthesis and maintenance of normal cell
membranes. Dietary deficiency of choline can result
in steep increases in serum enzyme markers of liver
injury. In addition, lecithin can play a key role in the
emulsification and mobilization of fats and
cholesterol.
