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Posted by 2sense on May 28, 2003, at 10:33:39
Hi Larry,
Can you tell me anything about: Phosphatidylcholine (ALC: American Lechithin Company; PhosChol 900 [900 mg. softgels;pure PC --natural source product derived from soybeans ... increases choline levels in the blood ...)
Thank you very much,2sense
PS Anyone else who knows about it, please post.
Thanks again.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 11:00:12
In reply to Supplement Question for Larry H., posted by 2sense on May 28, 2003, at 10:33:39
> Hi Larry,
>
> Can you tell me anything about: Phosphatidylcholine (ALC: American Lechithin Company; PhosChol 900 [900 mg. softgels;pure PC --natural source product derived from soybeans ... increases choline levels in the blood ...)
>
>
> Thank you very much,
>
> 2sense
>
> PS Anyone else who knows about it, please post.
> Thanks again.I love questions.
Phosphatidylcholine is one of four phospholipids. They're essential components of cell membranes, and at least two of them have been found to have neurotransmitter-like properties.
The easiest way to get three of the four is to get some soya lecithin granules (any health food store would have them). They're cheap, and quite acceptable to eat straight up (mild nutty flavour).
The fourth, phosphatidylserine, is not found in soya lecithin except in tiny trace amounts. So, for that one (and it may be more important than the others), you have to use a specific PS supplement. It may be of animal origin (extract), or synthesized from soya lecithin. It's somewhat more expensive than the others, as a result.
I find phospholipids to be calming, and maybe enhancing of cognitive function.
Lar
Posted by 2sense on May 28, 2003, at 11:21:41
In reply to Re: Supplement Question for Larry H., posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 11:02:31
Dear Larry,
Thank you very, very much for answering so quickly. You sound very much like my dad (not a bad thing :-) ).
My father sent me a big thing (he's a nutritionist in his spare time -- wholesale 300 of the 900 mg. solftgels from: ALC: American Lechithin Company; [PhosChol 900] -- very expensive ... "his treat". Anyway he had me on a schedule ... told me that it'd help the depression, early signs of peri-menopause, etc., etc. was up to I think 6/day (divided) ... and had perhaps an adverse reaction. Sort of like too much caffiene coupled w/ feeling spacey.
Can you give me any input/insight? I see my pdoc tomorrow.
Thank you, thank you .... 2Sense
PS I'm glad you like questions, because I like
answers!!
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 12:05:07
In reply to Re: Supplement Question for Larry H., posted by 2sense on May 28, 2003, at 11:21:41
> Dear Larry,
>
> Thank you very, very much for answering so quickly. You sound very much like my dad (not a bad thing :-) ).I'm starting to like your dad. ;-)
> My father sent me a big thing (he's a nutritionist in his spare time -- wholesale 300 of the 900 mg. solftgels from: ALC: American Lechithin Company; [PhosChol 900] -- very expensive ... "his treat". Anyway he had me on a schedule ... told me that it'd help the depression, early signs of peri-menopause, etc., etc. was up to I think 6/day (divided) ... and had perhaps an adverse reaction. Sort of like too much caffiene coupled w/ feeling spacey.
You've heard of cholinergic side-effects? I think your body is telling you to back off. Also, you may have less side-effects if you get the other phospholipids happening, particularly the phosphatidylserine.
> Can you give me any input/insight? I see my pdoc tomorrow.
>
> Thank you, thank you .... 2Sense
>
> PS I'm glad you like questions, because I like
> answers!!What a team!
Lar
Posted by 2sense on May 28, 2003, at 12:08:20
In reply to Re: Supplement Question for Larry H., posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 12:05:07
Thanks Lar ... a spontaneous smile when I read your message !! Haven't had one of those in quite awhile.
Sue
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 13:03:59
In reply to Re: Supplement Question for Larry H., posted by 2sense on May 28, 2003, at 12:08:20
> Thanks Lar ... a spontaneous smile when I read your message !!
What a coincidence! The same thing just happened to me.
Lar
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