Phosphatidylcholine

Other Names: 1,2-diacyl-:ussn:ueglycero-3-phosphocholine, Fosfatidilcolina, Lipodissolve, Lipolight, Lipolyse, Lipothérapie, Lipotherapy, Phosphatidyl Choline, Phospholipid, Phospholipide, Phospholipon, Polyenylphosphatidylcholine, Polyénylphosphatidylcholine, PtdCho.
Phosphatidylcholine is a chemical contained in eggs, soybeans, mustard, sunflower, beef liver, chicken liver, beef steak, cod, peanut butter and milk.

Special Precautions of Phosphatidylcholine

• When phosphatidylcholine is taken by mouth, it can sometimes cause excessive sweating, stomach upset, and diarrhea.
• Phosphatidylcholine injections can cause irritation, swelling, redness, itching, burning, bruising, and pain at the injection site. These side effects usually go away over a period of several days.
• If phosphatidylcholine is injected directly into a lipoma, it might cause an inflammatory reaction that could make the tumor more fibrous. In one reported case, the patient who had this done had to have the lipoma removed by surgery.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of phosphatidylcholine during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
• Drying medications (Anticholinergic drugs) interacts with PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE
• Medications for Alzheimer's disease (Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors) interacts with PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE
• Various medications used for glaucoma, Alzheimer's disease, and other conditions (Cholinergic drugs) interacts with PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE

Benefits and uses of Phosphatidylcholine are

• Boost your "good" HDL cholesterol and help normalize your "bad" LDL cholesterol
• Reduce triglycerides by up to 36% -- a known marker for heart issues
• Normalize blood platelet function
• Support healthy circulation
• Promote healthy arteries and blood vessels
• Reduce inflammation
• Support healthy digestion. Fats and lipids — including some vitamins — are insoluble in water. They need to be broken into small particles and mixed with water before they can be digested by the body. Phosphatidylcholine plays a key role.
• Protect your stomach against damage from NSAIDs
• Power up your immune system
• Hepatitis C, when used together with interferon, a usual treatment.
• Hepatitis A.
• A movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia.
• Improving a medical procedure called peritoneal dialysis.
• Boost energy and endurance.