AQUARICH (eco) - Kinetik
AQUARICH (eco) - Kinetik
AQUARICH (eco) - Kinetik
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3.2 Lecithin fraction<br />
Lecithin is the collective term for a group of substances (glycoproteins) which are some of the most<br />
important and widespread substances of living nature. All living cells contain lecithin. Lecithins are<br />
present in very high concentrations in pulses (lentils, beans, soy, lupines...). The carbohydrate<br />
content in lecithins ranges from 2 to 50%.<br />
In the 19 th century, lecithin was isolated from egg yolk by<br />
a French chemist for the first time. Lecithin and its various<br />
fractions are known as emulsifiers. Highly purified<br />
fractions are not used for these applications.<br />
A special lecithin fraction, very rich in unsaturated<br />
phospholipids, was selected for <strong>AQUARICH</strong> ® .<br />
Phospholipids are essential components of every cell.<br />
One positive property is that the phospholipids in lecithin<br />
makes the skin supple and soft without feeling greasy. In<br />
addition, it has excellent water binding properties.<br />
Alpha phosphatidylcholine<br />
R: fatty acids<br />
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is<br />
extracted in a controlled process<br />
from lecithin. Normally, raw<br />
lecithin contains approx. 2% - 3%<br />
PC. The fraction used for<br />
<strong>AQUARICH</strong> ® contains over 70%<br />
PC.Unsaturated phosphatidylcholine<br />
(use in <strong>AQUARICH</strong> ® )<br />
contains the omega 6 fatty acids<br />
essential for humans.<br />
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