What exactly is lecithin?

Lecithin is a phospholipid and is the "third largest nutrient" after protein and vitamins.

Lecithin was originally discovered in human brain and was first extracted and isolated from egg yolk. Egg yolk contains 10% lecithin. Later, with the advancement of science and technology, lecithin was extracted from soybeans. After research, the composition of the "lecithin" specially used for dogs is soybean lecithin~

In fact, the "coat-beautifying" effect of lecithin has been exaggerated and mythized by the dog breeding circle, so that when dog lovers hear about lecithin, they think of hair-beautifying things... but ignore the real benefits of lecithin. role.

In the brain, the content of lecithin in brain nerve cells accounts for about 17% to 20%;

The amniotic fluid of pregnant mothers contains a large amount of lecithin, about 40mg/L (pregnancy test for Down syndrome screening);

"Vascular Scavenger" helps people with high blood pressure and high blood pressure.

So in general, the functions of lecithin in the human body are to help the brain and to regulate blood vessel lipids, but its functions in skin beautification are ranked at the bottom.

The role of lecithin in the brain:

Lecithin is an important component of brain cells and can maintain brain vitality. Studies have shown that the lecithin content in the brain of people with abnormal consciousness is only normal. Half of a human being.

Seventy percent of human brain cells have completed development in the mother’s belly. The lecithin demand at this time comes entirely from the mother’s amniotic fluid. Therefore, the lecithin content in the amniotic fluid also affects the fetal brain development. Extremely important.

In addition, lecithin is compulsorily added to infant formula milk powder, which further illustrates its importance to the development and activity of brain cells.

What is the principle of lecithin?

The principle is that the phosphatidylcholine in lecithin can emulsify the lipid components in blood vessels, so that the lipids cannot It sticks to the inner wall of blood vessels and is gradually taken out of the body. This is the action process of "vascular scavenger".

When taking lecithin for blood vessels, the amount must be strictly controlled. Excessive dosage will have side effects and may lead to greater risks of hidden dangers.

Discussion on the principles of lecithin for hair beautification

Lecithin is a nutrient after all, and supplementing it in an appropriate amount will definitely help the body. As for hair beauty, it is mainly reflected in three aspects.

① Cell growth

Lecithin is an important component of cell membranes and plays a vital role in cell growth and metabolism. A lack of lecithin reduces the skin's ability to regenerate and results in poor skin health. So make upFilled with lecithin, it can also indirectly promote the renewal of skin cells, thereby helping hair growth.

② Phosphatidylinositol

The phospholipid group mainly contains phosphatidylcholine (lecithin), phosphatidylethanolamine (cephalin), phosphatidylinositol (inositol phospholipid) and others.

Under normal process conditions, health care lecithin is only extracted to the level of phospholipid "clusters" and will not be further separated. So the soy lecithin we commonly use contains phosphatidylinositol (generally only a dozen percent), which is really good for hair growth.