Lecithins Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
A complex mixture of phospholipids; glycolipids; and triglycerides; with substantial amounts of phosphatidylcholines; phosphatidylethanolamines; and phosphatidylinositols, which are sometimes loosely termed as 1,2-diacyl-3-phosphocholines. Lecithin is a component of the cell membrane and commercially extracted from soybeans and egg yolk. The emulsifying and surfactant properties are useful in food additives and for forming organogels (gels).
| Trade Name | Lecithins |
| Generic | Lecithin, soybean |
| Lecithin, soybean Other Names | Lecithin, soy, Lecithins, from soy beans, Lecithins, soya, Soy lecithin, Soy lecithin,hydroxylated, Soy lecithins, Soya lecithins, Soybean lecithins, Soybean phospholipids |
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| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
