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Benefits of Phosphatidylcholine to the Aged

Phosphatidylcholine is a substance that could almost be described as a pure form of lecithin that contains predominantly this and some other lipids. It is a component of all cell membranes in your body, and is believed to be a very important supplement for the aging in that it can help to maintain the integrity of brain cells, and to slow down the loss of memory and cognitive function.

In fact, although your cell membranes contain in the region of 90% of phosphatidylcholine at birth, once you reach a certain age that reduces to about 10%. That age cannot be stated with any degree of accuracy, because just like failing memory can begin at any age, so can loss of phosphatidylcholine. In fact the two are likely very closely related, and as you lose phosphatidylcholine so your mental functions likely deteriorate. It is therefore no surprise that many nutritionists and physicians recommend a phosphatidylcholine supplement to help you maintain your mental capabilities as you age.