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Subject:
How does Lecithin work to block saturated fat?
Category: Health > Medicine Asked by: cyntlhiadiane-ga List Price: $8.00 |
Posted:
18 Mar 2004 12:18 PST
Expires: 23 Mar 2004 09:04 PST Question ID: 318065 |
Does Lecithin block partially hydrogenated oils? If I consume a product with saturated fat, how long a time before or after do I need to eat the Lecithin to block the fat? Can Lecithin be baked with other foods, such as patries, and will it block the fat if you then eat the pastry? Is there a limit to the amount of saturated fat that Lecithin can block and, if so, in what time period? If possible, please provide web site links as documentation. I could not find any that are more specific or on exactly how lecitihn works. Thank you. Cynthia Diane |
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Re: How does Lecithin work to block saturated fat?
From: pinkfreud-ga on 18 Mar 2004 13:32 PST |
I can't answer all your questions, but I found a couple of items that may be of interest to you: "Instead of 'blocking' absorption of cholesterol in the digestive tract as other cholesterol reducing agents did, lecithin enhanced the metabolism of cholesterol in the digestive system and aided in its transport through the circulatoiy system. The lecithin acted as an emulsifier and broke down the fats and cholesterol in the diet into tiny particles and held them in suspension, preventing them from sticking to blood platelets or arterial walls. It is when fats are not properly emulsified, that they become 'sticky' and this is the major cause of blood clots, atherosclerosis, and coronary thrombosis." http://www.diet-and-health.net/Supplements/PhosphatidylCholine.html Regarding lecithin and hydrogenated oils, here's a study involving cattle: "Feeding lecithin to ruminants does not improve digestibility of hydrogenated fats that are highly saturated." http://jds.fass.org/cgi/content/abstract/73/10/2934 |
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