phosphatidylcholine
noun
phos·pha·ti·dyl·cho·line
ˌfäs-fə-ˌtī-dᵊl-ˈkō-ˌlēn 
(ˌ)fäs-ˌfa-tə-dᵊl-
: lecithin
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Choline supplements come in various forms, including phosphatidylcholine, which is choline attached to a phospholipid (a lipid (fat) that contains phosphorus) from soy lecithin or egg yolk.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Lecithin is a mixture of fats found in foods that contain phosphatidylcholine.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Common ingredients in the injections include phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate, two chemicals that have not been approved for use by the FDA.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 21 Dec. 2023
The formula also includes hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, phosphatidylcholine 75%, phytosterols, silica, FD&C Blue #2, and FD&C Red #40 to ensure optimal performance. 4.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
As a vital member of the B-vitamin complex, choline takes center stage as a crucial component of phosphatidylcholine—an essential building block found in the cellular membranes of every human cell. 21.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2023
The natural protein occurring super nutrient, lecithin, contains phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine which supports both brain function and cellular health.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Sep. 2019
Kurzweil gets phosphatidylcholine intravenously, on the theory that this will rejuvenate all his body's tissues.
—Gary Wolf, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2008
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Lecithin is a mixture of fats found in foods that contain phosphatidylcholine.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Common ingredients in the injections include phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate, two chemicals that have not been approved for use by the FDA.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 21 Dec. 2023
The formula also includes hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, phosphatidylcholine 75%, phytosterols, silica, FD&C Blue #2, and FD&C Red #40 to ensure optimal performance. 4.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
As a vital member of the B-vitamin complex, choline takes center stage as a crucial component of phosphatidylcholine—an essential building block found in the cellular membranes of every human cell. 21.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2023
The natural protein occurring super nutrient, lecithin, contains phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine which supports both brain function and cellular health.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Sep. 2019
Kurzweil gets phosphatidylcholine intravenously, on the theory that this will rejuvenate all his body's tissues.
—Gary Wolf, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2008
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“Phosphatidylcholine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphatidylcholine. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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phosphatidylcholine
noun
phos·pha·ti·dyl·cho·line
ˌfäs-fə-ˌtīd-ᵊl-ˈkō-ˌlēn, (ˌ)fäs-ˌfat-əd-ᵊl-
: lecithin
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