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8 Venture Way,
Aston Science Park,
Birmingham,
B7 4AP.

Tel: 0121 359 0056
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Email: info@questvitamins.co.uk
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LECITHIN

For information, please refer to the Quest Health Library 'Other Supplements' section.

Q1. Are the following true or false? (8 marks)
1) Lecithin is a rich source of phosphatidylcholine and inositol	True False
2) Saturated fat is a component of lecithin	True False
3) Lecithin is a source of free fatty acids	True False
4) Lecithin is made by the body in the liver	True False
5) Foods do not contain lecithin	True False
6) Certain foods are rich in lecithin	True False
7) Soya beans may be used as a source of lecithin in food supplements	True False
8) Green beans contain lecithin	True False

Q2. Lecithin may have certain benefits when taken as a food supplement. True or false. (6 marks)
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels	True False
Improving the condition of the hair	True False
Helping to manage gallstones	True False
Emulsifying fats	True False
Preventing platelets in the blood from sticking together	True False
Maintaining healthy mental function in the elderly	True False

Q3. True or false: (8 marks)
a) Lecithin has the effect of increasing blood cholesterol levels	True False
b) Large amounts of lecithin may reduce elevated blood cholesterol levels	True False
c) Lecithin is a rich precursor of niacin	True False
d) Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter essential for normal brain function	True False
e) There are no known drug interactions or other contraindications for lecithin	True False
f) A benefit of unbleached lecithin is that it is less processed than the bleached variety	True False
g) Apart from food sources the body may obtain lecithin by producing it internally	True False
h) Eggs may be used as a source of lecithin for supplements	True False

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