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It seems like everyone in the health industry are talking about the benefits of Sunflower lecithin right now. But why? What are the benefits over its soy counterpart?

No matter where you’ve heard about it, lecithin is a well-known component of a large range of food products. While lecithin can be extracted from multiple sources, including eggs, canola, animal fat, and cottonseed, sunflower and soy lecithin are the two most popular varieties.

A few key reasons many people turn to the sunflower variety of lecithin over soy is because it’s Vegan and the extraction process is more natural with no need for harsh chemicals.

Derived naturally from the sunflower plant, it contains four main phospholipids whose health benefits include improved brain function, better cardio health, and reduced age-related bone or joint pain.

And while the Soy variant does have advantages such as positive effects on high cholesterol and satiety levels, sunflower lecithin has extra benefits like no hormonal effects and it being non-GMO.

A few other benefits include:

  • Chemical Free Extraction Process: Extracting sunflower lecithin from a sunflower plant requires no need for harsh chemicals, a claim that can’t be made for soy lecithin. The extraction process is mild and results in a more natural product overall, which in today’s health-conscious world is particularly desirable.
  • Easy Formula Types: Sunflower lecithin is available in a liquid form, making it ideal for mixing into shakes, smoothies, or juices. Alternatively, it comes in a powdered form which can even be sprinkled over food and because its relatively tasteless it won’t affect the taste of your food.
  • Allergen Risk: Soy is one of the eight major food allergens in the United States and is recognized for its risk in causing severe allergic reactions. If you or someone in your household has a soy allergy, sunflower lecithin will be your best bet if you’re seeking to incorporate lecithin into your diet.

To find out more about sunflower lecithin, contact one of our industry specialists today.

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