"Lecithin proper (phosphatidylcholine), is the substance that all our cells walls are made of. Besides soy, another source of lecithin is egg yolks. This is why egg yolks and soy lecithin can be used, nearly interchangeably, as emulsifiers"
The name "lecithin" was originally defined from the Greek lekithos (λεκιθος, egg yolk) by Theodore Nicolas Gobley, a French chemist and pharmacist of the mid-19th century, who applied it to the egg yolk phosphatidylcholine that he identified in 1847. Gobley eventually completely described his lecithin from chemical structural point of view, in 1874.
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, At July 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM
, At July 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM Lecithin *oil* is definitely a "bottom of the barrel" product. In fact, it is made from the sludge that is left over from making liquid soybean oil. Liquid lecithin is not really pure lecithin, though it does contain some. Even the dry version of lecithin is not pure lecithin, but it has a much higher percentage than the liquid version.
Lecithin proper (phosphatidylcholine), is the substance that all our cells walls are made of. Besides soy, another source of lecithin is egg yolks. This is why egg yolks and soy lecithin can be used, nearly interchangeably, as emulsifiers.
I find the liquid lecithin a little easier to use in some circumstances, but I use both.
Finally, it ha been found that lecithin increases cerebral nerve functioning, elevating clarity, etc., better than prescription drugs that are designed for the same use. I have heard many accounts of people not being able to consume lecithin at night due to restless sleep and increased cognitive function during dreams. That is, it gives them nightmares. I have experienced the same thing.
On coconut oil: I love the stuff. But then I love coconut milk, coconut cream, and Almond Joy. I prefer the Louana version for most food-related purposes because as much as I love coconut, I don't want *everything* tasting like a tropical drink. The Louana version is deodorized, so it is ideal for frying and replacing and/or combining with omega-6 fats.
Unlike most available fats, coconut oil is able to be readily metabolized into energy via the liver. In other words, MCT fats are less likely to be stored in fat cells, and much more likely to be used for energy.
By Lecithin proper (phosphatidylcholine), is the substance that all our cells walls are made of. Besides soy, another source of lecithin is egg yolks. This is why egg yolks and soy lecithin can be used, nearly interchangeably, as emulsifiers.
I find the liquid lecithin a little easier to use in some circumstances, but I use both.
Finally, it ha been found that lecithin increases cerebral nerve functioning, elevating clarity, etc., better than prescription drugs that are designed for the same use. I have heard many accounts of people not being able to consume lecithin at night due to restless sleep and increased cognitive function during dreams. That is, it gives them nightmares. I have experienced the same thing.
On coconut oil: I love the stuff. But then I love coconut milk, coconut cream, and Almond Joy. I prefer the Louana version for most food-related purposes because as much as I love coconut, I don't want *everything* tasting like a tropical drink. The Louana version is deodorized, so it is ideal for frying and replacing and/or combining with omega-6 fats.
Unlike most available fats, coconut oil is able to be readily metabolized into energy via the liver. In other words, MCT fats are less likely to be stored in fat cells, and much more likely to be used for energy.
, At August 19, 2011 at 1:36 PM 
This lecithin is from soy, yes? To the best of my knowledge, not only does that mean it is GMO, lecithin quality is difficult to track. Lecithin is often a 'bottom of the barrel' product. Perhaps you find the benefits outweigh the risks?