Description of the substance
Lecithine is called a substance that consists of a complex of complex lipids containing fatty acids necessary for the normal functioning of human organs. The greatest content of lecithin is marked in the liver - more than 65%. Food containing lecithin enter the intestine, where they are split into part parts. Then absorbing them into the blood and further admission with the bloodstream in the liver, in which they accumulate and are transformed into lecithin again.
From Greek «lecithin» translated as «Yolk egg». It is the yolk that is famous for the largest content of this utility component. Lecithin is also contained in other products of plant and animal origin, such as:
- Milk, kefir, fatty sour cream and cottage cheese, ryazhenka and other fermented milk products;
- Seeds are white and black, nuts of all kinds, raisins, driers;
- liver;
- olives;
- Iber red and black;
- vegetable, olive and butter;
- fish fat;
- beef;
- green pea;
- cabbage;
- salad;
- wheat bran;
- buckwheat;
- All legumes.
The best lecithin is absorbed from vegetable products, worse - from the animal. You can replenish the organism of lecithin not only by food. Today it is issued in the form of biologically active additives (BAA), which are sold in most pharmacy kiosks. But the drug forms should be prescribed only a specialist during consultation.
What is lecithine useful
As a result of lecithin deficit, the whole body suffers. It threatens to man with such dangerous consequences as:
- Danger of Development of Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypertension, arrhythmia;
- atherosclerosis;
- stroke, heart attack, paresis;
- Prank ulcer and duodenal estate;
- liver disease - cirrhosis, hepatitis;
- joint diseases;
- Skin diseases - psoriasis, eczema, herpes all types, allergies;
- Nervous disorders, irritability, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and even nervous breakdowns;
- gastrointestinal disorders;
- violation of brain activity, bad memory, scattered;
- violation of mental development and growth in newborns and young children;
- complications during the period of the disease with viral and bacterial infections;
- Increased cholesterol content;
- complications during pregnancy, improper formation of the fetus;
- Premature aging of the skin and the whole organism in general.
To whom Lecithin is useful
Lecithin is needed to all without exception for the normal functioning of the entire body. But especially this substance is shown by the following category of people:
- everyone who is engaged in mental labor, especially schoolchildren and students;
- people suffering from diabetes mellitus 1 and 2 types;
- with diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's syndrome, with multiple sclerosis;
- People with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal gallbladder, Gastritis, colitis, Gastroduodenites, Pancreatitis, stomach and duodenal ulcer;
- in the hepatitis of all types, with cirrhosis, liver cancer;
- those who diagnosed cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, after heart attacks, strokes, as well as for the prevention of these diseases and people from the risk group;
- with elevated cholesterol;
- in chronic skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema), especially during their exacerbation;
- during the depression, after severe stress, lack of sleep, fatigue, during the period of severe physical exertion;
- pregnant women and nursing breasts;
- Newborn children who are on artificial feeding;
- Children during adaptation in kindergarten, at school, in the period of stress. This is especially true of first-graders;
- at poisoning, Inxication, Thumping syndrome;
- women and men in the period of diet compliance with the goal of resetting overweight.
Today Lecithin is actively used in cosmetology. Make-up makes cosmetics, leather and hair care products. The following qualities of lecithin-based cosmetics are noted:
- Improves the overall condition of the skin, contributes to its cleansing and restoration.
- Reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands, helps to get rid of acne, as well as skin inflammation.
- Restores the functions of hair bulbs, prevents hair loss, improves their growth.
To whom lecithin is contraindicated
In natural lecithin, there are practically no contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance and in the case of an allergic reaction to this substance. Despite the great benefit of lecithin, its daily dosage should be limited to 5 g. This is quite enough to properly work all the lecithine authorities. Caution is recommended to take a substance with pregnant and lactating women. It is advisable to first get advice from a specialist, and not appoint yourself a drug yourself.
But lecithin in the form of a bad unit Our site recommends applying with caution. Overdose of this substance is dangerous in the following consequences:
- may cause Nausea, vomiting, dizziness and diarrhea;
- In some cases, allergies to drugs containing lecithin are observed;
- In case of diseases of the gallway paths, exacerbation is possible, which will lead to the movement of stones and sand, and as a result - to the blockage of ducts, and it is dangerous for life.
In any case, the use of drugs with the content of lecithin must regulate the doctor. He will define you dosage, schedule of application and the duration of the medical course.
