OLIMP Lecithin® is a dietary supplement containing natural lecithin which is the riches source of choline and inositol, two very precious components which play many essential functions in the body.
What functions does lecithin play?
This substance is present in all body cells. It conditions the correct functioning of the brain and the nervous system, enhances metabolism, regulates metabolism of fat, neutralises the harmful effect of environmental toxins and facilitates the action of vitamins. Lecithin is one of the most versatile substances having a role in the human body.
How does lecithin affect the memory process?
Lecithin is the richest source of choline, one of the compounds in the composition of acetylcholine, a very important neurotransmitter. This substance enables the correct transmission of signals in the nervous system and in the brain, at the same time improving the retention of memory traces. Furthermore, lecithin boosts your ability to concentrate and your resistance to stress, aids in thinking and protects from the development of dangerous changes in the nervous system.
Who should take lecithin to support their memory?
First of all, middle-aged and elderly people, since as the years go by the level of acetylcholine falls and as a result the memory, concentration and thinking processes are becoming poorer. The level of this important neurotransmitter also lowers under stress and during intensive mental work (e.g. while studying), which is why lecithin supplementation may prove beneficial in all the cases mentioned above.
In what way does lecithin affect the functioning of lipid metabolism?
This substance is capable of dissolving fats and reducing their particles in the blood circulation, and as a result it purifies blood. Lecithin is also capable of binding cholesterol, it facilitates its safe transportation in the blood circulation and it accelerates its removal.