Phospholipids are the basic building blocks of cellular membranes. Every phospholipid contains two fatty acid tails (triglycerides contain three) linked to a group of molecules containing phosphorus. The phosphorus-containing “head” of a phospholipid is hydrophilic; the “tails” are hydrophobic and love oil.

When phospholipids come in contact with water, the hydrophobic tails line up soldier-fashion next to each other with the hydrophilic head groups on either side forming a very thin, flexible (or “fluid”), and partially permeable bilayer structure—the cell membrane.*

The cell membrane is where virtually all the important metabolic reactions occur. But lowered phospholipid availability may sometimes limit these essential functions. While the body can biosynthesize phospholipids from other substances, the process requires many enzymes and a great deal of energy. Exogenous sources of phospholipids can supplement biosynthesis. Research suggests that supporting phospholipid availability is important in cellular protection and repair and in membrane fluidity.

Phosphatidylcholine is a class of phospholipids that, while similar in many respects to other types of phospholipids, has some important health-promoting differences. The most distinguishable physical characteristics between simple phospholipids and phosphatidylcholine are the choline head and the unsaturated fatty acid chains that comprise the tail.

Phosphatidylcholine is perhaps the most important molecule among tens of thousands of molecules that comprise a cell, accounting for nearly 50% of the cell membrane.*

Not only does phosphatidylcholine support healthy cell membrane composition and function, it also supports healthy choline levels and brain acetylcholine formation.

What is Phosphatidylcholine?

Phosphatidylcholine is an essential nutrient. It is perhaps the most important molecule among tens of thousands of molecules that comprise a cell, accounting for nearly 50% of the cell membrane.

In fact, there isn’t one function of the body that doesn’t rely on phosphatidylcholine.

The cell membrane is where virtually all the important metabolic reactions occur. 

Making PC critical for healthy cell membrane composition and function. But lowered phospholipid availability may sometimes limit these essential functions.

• PC is so important for our cell membranes to be healthy and for our mitochondrial membranes to be healthy. Yet, studies show that 60-70% of people are depleted in the choline piece.
• We can get some choline from foods like spinach, egg yolks, beets, meat –but this is not enough for sufficient or optimal levels. And while the body can biosynthesize phospholipids from other substances, the process requires many enzymes and a great deal of energy. On top of that, some don’t absorb it very well due to their genetics.
• Not only does phosphatidylcholine support healthy cell membrane composition and function, it also supports healthy choline levels and increases brain acetylcholine formation. 
• Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter important for memory as well as other body functions. Since PC helps acetylcholine levels, it is one of the supplements attracting a lot of attention for use in conditions like Alzheimer’s’ disease or dementia.
• When cells membranes are healthy, cells are healthy, which leads to healthy tissues, healthy organs – and ultimately healthy bodies and minds.
• If you want to support your body at a cellular level – and a healthy heart, a healthy brain, or if you are planningon being pregnant and having a baby it is critical for your health and the baby’s health to have optimal levels of phosphatidylcholine. 
• Unlike most other phosphatidylcholine products on the market, this product contains no other phospholipids.
• Daily supplementation of PC may also help maintain healthy liver function, healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range, and gastric mucosal protection. PC is widely used to support healthy aging.

Phosphatidylcholine Pure Gelcaps provides 2.7 g of pure polyenylphosphatidylcholine (PPC) per serving plus the highest concentrated source of 1,2 DLPC (dilinoleoylphosphatidylcholine).

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