Kozłowska-Wojciechowska M. Niezbędne fosfolipidy. Terapia June 2014;6 No. 2 (307):13-15 Aleynik S.I., Lieber C.S. Polyenylphosphatidylcholine corrects the alcohol-induced hepatic oxidative stress by restoring s-adenosylmethionine Alcohol Alcohol May-Jun 2003;38(3):208-12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12711653/ accessed on: 14/05/2021 Siepka E. et al. Charakterystyka aktywności biologicznej Fosfolipidów żółtka; Żywność. Nauka. Technologia. Jakość, 2015, 2 (99), 15 – 28 Kidd P. Phosphatidylcholine: A Superior Protectant Against Liver Damage Alt Med Rev 1996;1(4):258-274

Essential phospholipids protect the liver

> Why is phosphatidylcholine essential for your liver?

> Phospholipids with a high level of phosphatidylcholine that carries essential unsaturated fatty acids provide clinically proven benefits in the treatment of liver diseases

> Where can you find phospholipids with phosphatidylcholine?

Phospholipids are naturally occurring organic chemical compounds. They are building blocks of the membranes that surround the cells of all living organisms. In the human body, phospholipid are present at particularly high concentrations in the bone marrow, brain, liver and heart. Those phospholipids that contain essential fatty acids are called “essential phospholipids”.

The most important phospholipid from the point of view of normal functioning of the liver is phosphatidylcholine (phospholipids linked to a choline molecule). It represents about 40% of the pool of all phospholipids that form cell membranes.¹ In almost each case of liver injury, regardless of its cause, the cell membranes of hepatocytes are damaged. ¹

Why is phosphatidylcholine essential for your liver?

Phosphatidylcholine is a nutrient that is necessary for proper functioning of the body

Phosphatidylcholine (phospholipids linked to a choline molecule) is a large biological molecule that is a universal building block of cell membranes. It participates in many important processes:
it protects the liver from oxidative injury caused by alcohol,²
it is involved in fat and cholesterol metabolism,¹
it reduces the deposition and accelerates elimination of fat from the liver,¹
it has a protective effect on liver cells, i.e. hepatocytes.¹

Phosphatidylcholine deficiency may have an effect on the liver:

It can lead to steatosis and liver dysfunction.¹

Is phosphatidylcholine necessary only for the liver?

As the main ingredient of all cell membranes of all cells, phosphatidylcholine plays different functions in the body:³

it supports metabolism,
it delays ageing processes,
it supports functioning of the nervous system,
it enhances concentration and memory,
it reduces the risk of atherosclerosis.

Phospholipids with a high level of phosphatidylcholine that carries essential unsaturated fatty acids provide clinically proven benefits in the treatment of liver diseases

As demonstrated by research studies, essential phospholipids delivered to the body are incorporated into the damaged cell membranes of the liver cells and contribute to hepatic regeneration through increasing metabolic activity and stimulating regeneration of hepatocytes (liver cells).

The positive effect of essential phospholipids with a high concentration of phosphatidylcholine has been confirmed in the treatment of diseases of liver diseases of different origins:

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Toxic liver injury (medicines, illicit drugs)

In the treatment of biliary tract dysfunction

Adjunctively in viral hepatitis.⁴

Where can you find phospholipids with phosphatidylcholine?

Taking daily 800 mg of phosphatidylcholine with food can significantly accelerate hepatic regeneration. ⁴

Medicines

Owing to high-quality medicines, it is possible to replenish the deficient phospholipids. However, it should be borne in mind that the phospholipid products should contain at least 72% of phosphatidylcholine. Otherwise, their effects may be insufficient. ¹

Diet (fruits, vegetables, beverages)

The source of phospholipids can be a well-balanced diet. Products rich in phosphatidylcholine include egg yolk, liver, soybean, peanuts, asparagus and oat flakes. However, bad eating habits may interfere with phosphatidylcholine absorption from food products. In such cases, it is necessary to supplement the diet with phospholipids obtained from soybean.¹

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Kozłowska-Wojciechowska M. Niezbędne fosfolipidy. Terapia June 2014;6 No. 2 (307):13-15
Aleynik S.I., Lieber C.S. Polyenylphosphatidylcholine corrects the alcohol-induced hepatic oxidative stress by restoring s-adenosylmethionine Alcohol Alcohol May-Jun 2003;38(3):208-12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12711653/ accessed on: 14/05/2021
Siepka E. et al. Charakterystyka aktywności biologicznej Fosfolipidów żółtka; Żywność. Nauka. Technologia. Jakość, 2015, 2 (99), 15 – 28
Kidd P. Phosphatidylcholine: A Superior Protectant Against Liver Damage Alt Med Rev 1996;1(4):258-274