Lecithin (E322)

Lecithin E322 is a food supplement of plant origin, the strongest antioxidant. When translated from Greek, the word “lekithos” means “egg yolk”. The maximum amount of lecithin is found in the yolks, as well as meat products, liver, peanuts, various types of vegetable oils, fruits and vegetables.

This substance can be found in the cells of the human body. With its lack, it is difficult for a person to cope with various diseases and ailments: fatigue, irritability, insomnia, depression, exhaustion of the nervous system, memory loss, constant inattention, and others.

The emulsifier lecithin helps to create homogeneous emulsions that are used in many areas. Sunflower seeds and soybeans contain the maximum amount of E322. When refining vegetable oils, in particular soybean and sunflower, an industrial food additive is obtained.

Soy lecithin consists of: glycerol, fatty acids, phosphoric acid and choline. It is made from refined soybean oil with minimal temperature exposure (processing). The active substance is responsible for the integrity of cells in the body, the transport of metabolic products and for metabolism.

Positive properties of lecithin

Before you include any of the food additives in your diet, you need to clearly know about its positive and negative effects on the human body. The benefits of lecithin: effectively fights high cholesterol, is a means to prevent the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis, promotes uniform absorption of fats. The use of a nutritional supplement improves mental activity, memory, helps to overcome depression and get rid of stress. With psoriasis and neurodermatitis, it is imperative to eat foods that contain lecithins.

This substance consists of 50 percent of the liver and one third of the brain tissue. It is primarily a building material that helps regenerate damaged or diseased cells. Lecithins ensures the full and uninterrupted functioning of the brain and the entire nervous system

The use of lecithin is advisable in the treatment of neuroses and neuritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, with injuries and lesions of the nervous system, with constant physical and mental stress. Reviews of the nutritional supplement are only positive, it is taken by people who have had strokes in order to fully restore physical and mental health. It is extremely important for children and pregnant women to include the beneficial substance lecithins in their diet.

In women who use this dietary supplement, the course of childbirth will be less painful, and the baby will be healthy and strong.

Vitamins with lecithin have a positive effect on the formation of the brain and nervous system of a baby still in the womb.

Vitamin complexes for teenagers are invaluable, they improve the process of growth and development of the child, help to learn to concentrate and develop mental abilities.

The energy value of lecithin is 913 kilocalories per 100 grams of the product.

The nutritional supplement is useful for people of any age category: from babies to grandparents.

Lecithin contraindications

Fans of a healthy diet are cautious about nutritional supplements, so before you start using them, they will find out what are the benefits and harms of active substances. Emulsifier harm:

• with individual intolerance to lecithin, allergic reactions may occur;
• A food supplement made from soy can bring both benefits and negative consequences, since it is made from genetically modified raw materials, and the effect of GMOs on the human body has always been negative and unpredictable.

When using E322 in small quantities, it can only bring a positive effect. In case of exacerbation of diseases (cholecystitis, pancreatitis), it is necessary to consult with the attending physician so that he takes into account the patient’s testimony and allows the use of the supplement.

Lecithin in the food and non-food industry

Soy and sunflower lecithins perform essential functions in food preparation and storage. They are essential emulsifiers and antioxidants. As an emulsifier, E322 is found in margarine, bakery products, dairy products, confectionery and chocolate products.

The additive is widely used in the preparation of emulsions for lubricating metal molds and sheets in bakeries. The substance is an excellent food antioxidant. To keep the chocolate fresh longer, an emulsifier is also added.

In cosmetology, you can often find E322 because of its positive properties and beneficial effect on the skin.

Bakers and confectioners repeatedly say which lecithin is good and in demand because it increases the shelf life of various products. Its most important property is the prevention of pastry sticking to baking dishes.

The non-industrial sector also needs lecithin because of its functional features. E322 is widely used to create dietary supplements. The active substance is used as a raw material for the production of solvents and paints. Animals are fed with lecithin, plants are fertilized. It is very popular in medicine and cosmetology. They even make explosives and ink from it.

Instructions for the use of lecithin

In the pharmacy you can find this valuable nutritional supplement, it is sold in special packaging: sometimes it comes in the form of capsules, sometimes as a soluble mixture. Instructions for use will help you independently choose an individual dosage, but it is better to use the doctor’s recommendation.

The recommended dose is 1-2 tablespoons per day. The substance is added to any non-hot food. Store the emulsifier in a cool place out of the reach of children.

The instruction of a nutritional supplement is something that cannot be neglected in order to get the maximum benefit from the drug.

Recipe for a delicious cocktail with lecithin: you need to take 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of lecithin, 2 teaspoons of honey. The ingredients are for 1 serving. 3 teaspoons of milk are whipped with lecithin, then the remaining milk is boiled. Liquids should be cooled and combined with honey. The nutritional cocktail is ready.