Sunflower Lecithin
Sunflower Lecithin Benefits at a Glance:
- Non-GMO alternative to soy-based lecithin
- Optimizes nutrient delivery through liposomes
- Enhances bioavailability and absorption
- A natural emulsifier to lengthen shelf life and improve texture
Why We Use Sunflower Lecithin
Sunflower lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds.
Lecithin has been used in the food and supplement industry for decades, but was originally sourced from egg yolks and soybeans. Today, sunflower lecithin is favored in the supplement industry as a non-GMO alternative to soy-based lecithin. It’s now used in a variety of products, especially for supplements for liposomal delivery.
Sunflower lecithin’s phospholipid structure is used to create liposomes, which are like microscopic “bubbles” that can encapsulate and deliver nutrients in supplements to your system more effectively by safeguarding them from the body’s natural defenses. In this sense, it can be considered a carrier that also improves the bioavailability of nutrients.
The phospholipids in sunflower lecithin are natural emulsifiers, which means they allows water-based and oil-based ingredients to mix seamlessly. This helps stabilize the ingredients in liposomal supplements to lengthen shelf life, prevent separation, and provide a smoother, more pleasant texture.