Sunflower Lecithin 200 Softgels Non GMO

Dr. Johanna Budwig's Theory about Cholesterol, Lecithin and Flax Seed Oil

Cholesterol is dissolved and kept in solution as a flowing liquid when there are adequate amounts of phospholipids and specific essential fatty acids in the blood.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance with a melting point of roughly 300 Degrees Fahrenheit. The high melting point and the sticky nature of cholesterol, allows the substance to deposit itself on our arterial walls, especially in the presence of arterial wall injury.

When the phospholipids found in lecithin are present, the melting point of cholesterol drops to 180 degrees - still an insoluble substance. However, when the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (omega-6) and more importantly alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) are present, in sufficient quantities, the melting point of cholesterol drops to 32 degrees, which is far below our normal body temperature. Even in the presence of an arterial injury, cholesterol will have a more difficult time combining with fibrin and platelets on an injured arterial surface, because the combination of the phospholipids and essential fatty acids have made the cholesterol in the blood more fluid and less sticky.

Fibrin is a protein involved in the clotting of blood.Platelets are the cell fragments circulating in the blood that are involved in the cellular mechanisms of primary hemostasis leading to the formation of blood clots.

Important Note:

California Academy of Health recognizes the importance of lecithin and offers one of the industries purest and highest quality lecithin granules available. Commercially lecithin is derived from soybeans. A concern over Genetically Modified Organisms, soy beans being one of the number one GMO crops, has prompted California Academy of Health to offer a 100% non-GMO lecithin, one of the first of its kind. California Academy of Health has a strict specification on heavy metal and microbial content. The extraction process also necessitates careful monitoring of solvent residues, rancidity via peroxide values, moisture content, other impurities, and phospholipid content. Our lecithin granules are 97 - 98% phospholipids compared to the 95% seen in other brands and with a taste that many of our customers have said they prefer over others. A fresh pleasant taste is often a tell tale sign for purity. Rest assured that California Academy of Health will continue to work to meet or exceed our already high standards.

Serving Size:

2 Softgels, Servings per container - 100

OTHER INGREDIENTS: Softgel Capsule (gelatin, water, glycerin) and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Free from yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Suggested Use:As a dietary supplement, take 2 softgels daily.