Phosphatidylcholine Food Grade Soy Extract PC Phosphatidylcholine Powder
Product Description
Phosphatidylcholine (PC for short) is an important phospholipid that is widely present in cell membranes. It is composed of glycerol, fatty acids, phosphoric acid and choline and is one of the main components of cell membranes.
COA
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Light yellow powder | Complies |
Order | Characteristic | Complies |
Assay | ≥40.0% | 40.2% |
Tasted | Characteristic | Complies |
Loss on Drying | 4-7(%) | 4.12% |
Total Ash | 8% Max | 4.81% |
Heavy Metal | ≤10(ppm) | Complies |
Arsenic(As) | 0.5ppm Max | Complies |
Lead(Pb) | 1ppm Max | Complies |
Mercury(Hg) | 0.1ppm Max | Complies |
Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max. | 100cfu/g |
Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max. | >20cfu/g |
Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
E.Coli. | Negative | Complies |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
Conclusion | Conform to USP 41 | |
Storage | Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light. | |
Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored |
Function
Cell Membrane Structure:
Phosphatidylcholine is a major component of cell membranes and helps maintain their integrity and fluidity.
Signal Transduction:
Participate in cell signaling processes and affect cell functions and responses.
Lipid metabolism:
Phosphatidylcholine plays an important role in lipid metabolism and is involved in the transport and storage of fatty acids.
Nervous System Health:
Choline is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a phosphatidylcholine that helps support nervous system health.
Application
Nutritional Supplements:
Phosphatidylcholine is often taken as a dietary supplement to help improve cognitive function and liver health.
Functional Food:
Phosphatidylcholine is added to some functional foods to enhance their health benefits.
Medical Research:
Phosphatidylcholine has been studied in studies for its potential benefits on the nervous system, liver health and metabolism.
Pharmaceutical Preparations:
Phosphatidylcholine can be used as a drug carrier to help improve the bioavailability of drugs.