PC Boosts Lipid Bioavailability

LAS VEGASAn emulsion containing phosphatidylcholine (PC), the major component of biological membranes and a supplemental source of natural choline, increases bioavailability of lipophilic active supplement ingredients, according to Christoph Heuberger, Ph.D., product manager, dietetics, Lipoid AG, who will cover this topic at SupplySide West in Las Vegas. Heuberger will present the findings of recent research on Wed., Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m. on the Exhibit Hall Floor, Sands Expo Center.

He will discuss how nutritional products containing vitamins and nutrients complexed in a soy-based phospholipid emulsion can significantly enhance the bodys uptake of healthy active ingredients. The American Lecithin Co. and affiliate Lipoid Group will share this research showing how manufacturers and retailers can provide products that keep more of the actives" available in the body for longer periods of time.

Keeping omega-3s, coenzyme Q10 (CoA10), vitamin E and other lipophilic ingredients available can greatly leverage their potential health benefits," Heuberger said.

Visit the American Lecithin Co. booth no. 24027 at SupplySide West for more information. The technology used to increase availability of ingredients such as Omega 3, known as PhytoSolve®, will be featured at the booth," said Dianne Bukowski, ALC sales manager. So will other healthy ingredients such as canola-based lecithin, and phospholipids ideal for use in natural, non-GMO and hypo-allergenic applications."

Sold under the ALCOLEC® brand, most ALC lecithins are available in de-oiled (powder) and fluid grades in volumes as small as 20 kilos. In addition to canola, they can be derived from soy, sunflower and egg. They serve as oil-and-water emulsifiers; wetting agents, viscosity modifiers; release, separating and anti-dusting agents and extrusion and shelf-life aids.