Lecithin Studies

　

Lecithin Studies

Fatty liver

psoriasis

　

Neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors: neuroplastic changes underlying alcohol and nicotine addictions

Addictive drugs can activate systems involved in normal reward-related learning, creating long-lasting memories of the drug's reinforcing effects and the environmental cues surrounding the experience. These memories significantly contribute to the maintenance of compulsive drug use as well as cue-induced relapse which can occur even after long periods of abstinence. Synaptic plasticity is thought to be a prominent molecular mechanism underlying drug-induced learning and memories. Ethanol and nicotine are both widely abused drugs that share a common molecular target in the brain, the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). The nAChRs are ligand-gated ion channels that are vastly distributed throughout the brain and play a key role in synaptic neurotransmission.

Binding of endogenous acetylcholine (ACh) or nicotine induces a conformational change of the receptor allowing for an influx of cations (Ca2+, Na+, or K+ depending on nAChR subtype) through the central channel for a few milliseconds, followed by a non-conducting closed receptor state (Giniatullin et al., 2005). In contrast, ethanol is not a direct agonist at nAChRs but can potentiate the response of these receptors to Ach (Aistrup et al., 1999; Cardoso et al., 1999; Zuo et al., 2002). The pharmacological properties of the nAChRs to agonists such as ACh, nicotine or ethanol is highly dependent on its subunit composition and location of the receptor (Yu et al., 1996; Pidoplichko et al., 1997; Cardoso et al., 1999; Wooltorton et al., 2003).

From an anatomical prospective, the hippocampus is integrally linked to brain circuits involved in addiction, receiving direct dopaminergic input from midbrain neurons and providing extensive efferent connections to the ventral striatum, amygdala, and PFC (Kelley, 2004). Therefore, alterations in structure or function in the hippocampus may be translated by other brain regions that drive maladaptive behaviors associated with addiction. Most studies investigating the involvement of nAChRs in synaptic plasticity have been conducted in the hippocampus.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnmol.2012.00083/full

　

Acetylcholine Deficiency

Acetylcholine, for example, directly regulates muscle contractions in the parasympathetic nervous system. However, in the brain, Acetylcholine function is not as direct or simple.

In the cerebral cortex of the brain, Acetylcholine may work to indirectly inhibit or stimulate certain mental states. For instance, acetylcholine may support mood regulation, which in turn may help prevent depressive episodes.

Choline is sometimes called the “brain vitamin” since it is used to from Acetylcholine which plays a role in mood regulation and has been studied for its effects on anxiety and depression. Individuals deficient in acetylcholine may experience symptoms of excessive fatigue, severe anxiety, memory loss, and mood swings.

Subsequently, acetylcholine deficiency may become a condition that needs supplementation in addition to a healthy diet rich in choline.

Some of the top symptoms of an Acetylcholine deficiency include:

“Brain fog”
Poor short term memory and recall
Trouble concetrating
Fatigue
Slow or confused thinking
Dry mouth

Although egg yolks have gotten a bad reputation for years because of their cholesterol content, research has indicated that lifestyle and genetics play a major role in cholesterol levels, not eating foods high in essential fatty acids and cholesterol. This is good news because egg yolks are a great source of choline, with one large egg containing as much as 120 mg, a quarter of an average daily intake.

Some vegetables are also choline sources: dark green leafy vegetables and cauliflower are great sources of B vitamins and choline. A cup of cauliflower contains up to 400 mg and broccoli up to 225 mg.

https://nootriment.com/acetylcholine-deficiency/

　

ACETYLCHOLINE TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA | Archives of ...
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/archneurpsyc/fullarticle/649834
Feb 01, 1944 · The chief purpose of this paper is to report on the striking amelioration of a patient's schizophrenic illness following the administration of acetylcholine. The circumstances of the remission, if only in 1 case, seem to deserve report since their drastic and near catastrophic nature may throw some light on the mechanism of remission, not only with acetylcholine but possibly with other forms of …

NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF ACETYLCHOLINE Acetylcholine has been shown to have a stimulating effect at the myoneural junction, the parasympathetic endings, the sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia and the cerebral cortex.1 Intravenous injection of the drug in human beings is followed by convulsions associated with temporary cardiac arrest. In 8 epileptic patients Henderson and Wilson2 observed various individual responses, namely, nausea, vomiting, intestinal peristalsis, sweating, changes in

Cited by: 19
Publish Year: 1944
Author: Louis H. Cohen, Thomas Thale, Morris J. Tissenbaum

Targeting of α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in the ...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5024727
May 06, 2015 · Abstract Accumulating evidence suggests that the α7 subtype of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) plays a key role in inflammatory processes, thought to be involved in the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric diseases, such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.

　

“Acetylcholine Deficiency” & Factors that Increase Levels ...
https://selfhacked.com/blog/acetylcholine-deficiency-increase-levels
Feb 12, 2020 · Cholinergic dysfunction has been linked to cognitive difficulties in schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. Too little acetylcholine in the brain is hypothesized to contribute to the poor cognition and maybe even psychosis in those with schizophrenia. On the other hand, it might be a consequence of these disorders.

　

Neuromodulation by acetylcholine: examples from ...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24983212
The contribution of acetylcholine to psychiatric illnesses remains an area of active research. For example, increased understanding of mechanisms underlying cholinergic modulation of cortical function has provided insight into attentional dysfunction in schizophrenia.

Cited by: 78
Publish Year: 2014
Author: Michael J Higley, Marina R Picciotto

Epub 2014 Jun 28.
Neuromodulation by acetylcholine: examples from schizophrenia and depression

The contribution of acetylcholine to psychiatric illnesses remains an area of active research. For example, increased understanding of mechanisms underlying cholinergic modulation of cortical function has provided insight into attentional dysfunction in schizophrenia. Acetylcholine normally enhances cortical sensitivity to external stimuli and decreases corticocortical communication, increasing focused attention; however, increases in ACh signaling can lead to symptoms related to anxiety and depression. For example, while stress-induced ACh release can result in adaptive responses to environmental stimuli, chronic elevations in cholinergic signaling may produce maladaptive behaviors. Here, we review several innovations in human imaging, molecular genetics and physiological control of circuits that have begun to identify mechanisms linking altered cholinergic neuromodulation to schizophrenia and depression.

Neuromodulation by acetylcholine: examples from schizophrenia and depression - PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24983212/

　

The Muscarinic Hypothesis of Schizophrenia | Psychiatric Times https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/muscarinic-hypothesis-schizophrenia Therefore, research has also focused on the role of other neurotransmitter systems, including glutamate, g-aminobutyric acid, serotonin, and acetylcholine (ACh) in schizophrenia. Since the discovery of dopamine as a neurotransmitter in the late 1950s, schizophrenia has been associated with changes in the dopaminergic system. Schizophrenia and the α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor ... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0074774206780084 Jan 01, 2007 · Neurobiological and Neurogenetic Evidence for a Link Between the α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor and Schizophrenia Sensory gating, measured using the P50 auditory‐evoked response, is impaired in persons with schizophrenia (Adler et al., 1985). The P50 auditory‐evoked response occurs 40–75 ms following an auditory stimulus. Cited by: 269 Publish Year: 2007 Author: Laura F Martin, Robert Freedman
　

Role In Health And Disease

Lecithin is the most abundant membrane phospho-lipid in our cells. A study involving cells with a temperature-sensitive genetic defect in lecithin biosynthesis illustrates how essential it is for cell survival. When grown above a certain temperature, these cells were unable to Figure 1. The structure of lecithin represented schematically (A), as a formula (B), as a model (C), and symbolically (D). Such phospholipid bilayers are thought to constitute the basic structure of cell membranes. Illustration by Hans & Cassidy. Courtesy of Gale Group. make lecithin. Under these conditions the cells began to burst open and eventually died.

Several studies suggest that lecithin is involved in cell signaling, the process by which one cell initiates changes in another. For example, a hormone, neuro-transmitter, or growth factor secreted by one cell communicates with another by altering its cell membrane in some way, usually by activating an enzyme which breaks down phospholipid in the membrane. The breakdown products interact with an enzyme which sets into motion a domino effect of changes in cell growth, metabolism, function, and so on. Disruptions in this process may give rise to certain diseases. Some recent evidence suggests that lecithin deficiency may interfere with cell signaling and so may be a factor in the development of liver and colon cancer.

Lecithin plays an important role in the transport of fats and cholesterol from the liver to sites where they can be either used or stored. Since fats do not dissolve in water solutions like blood plasma, they are transported in spherical particles called lipoproteins. These particles can mix with water solutions because the water-friendly proteins, cholesterol and phospholipids are on the outside surface. The nonpolar fats associated with them make up the core, which is unexposed to water. Because lecitin is required for lipoprotein synthesis, a lecithin deficiency results in fats accumulating in the liver and leads to liver damage. Lecithin deficiency also leads to increased amounts of cholesterol in the blood and atherosclerosis, a disease in which narrowing of the arteries is caused primarily by the deposit of fats from the bloodstream.

Lecithin is the primary source of choline, the precursor of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Recent findings suggest a relationship between the lack of availability of lecithin to nerve cells which produce acetylcholine, and the progress of Alzheimer disease.

Read more: Lecithin - Role In Health And Disease - Cell, Cells, Fats, and Liver - JRank Articles https://science.jrank.org/pages/3882/Lecithin-Role-in-health-disease.html#ixzz6jPN8hoCu

　

All About Acetylcholine: Neurotransmitter for Memory and ...
https://bebrainfit.com/acetylcholine-neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine enhances brain plasticity, your brain’s capacity to stay mentally flexible. Acetylcholine is the chief neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system which controls automatic functions such as digestion, respiration, and heart rate. (9, 10)

　

Discovery and Functions of Acetylcholine
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-acetylcholine-2794810
Acetylcholine is a critical neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the normal function of the brain and body. Disruptions in the release and function of this neurotransmitter can result in significant problems in areas such as memory and movement. Was this page helpful?

Acetylcholine and the Brain | Putting the Pieces Together
https://www.ppt-health.com/mind-and-memory...
Acetylcholine is found in both peripheral and central nervous systems as well as in the cardiovascular and neuromuscular systems. These nerves pass through the cortex and hippocampus, areas of the brain. This means it also affects physical responses and, while we are asleep, it promotes the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep.

Choline and Acetylcholine: Everything You Need to Know ...
https://smartdrugsmarts.com/episodes/episode-177-kyn-acetylcholine
Apr 21, 2017 · Nerves use choline to make acetylcholine, which acts as a messenger between nerves — a huge variety of nerves. Acetylcholine tells muscles to twitch and more, but it also tells your hippocampus to store a memory. It plays an essential role in alertness, attention, learning, and memory.

　

　

Lecithin Is A Pretty Powerful Psoriasis Cure And Fatty Liver Regenerator
BY JOHN · PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 6, 2017 · UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019

I start this blog post about lecithin presenting you the testimonials from people who cured their psoriasis with lecithin.

And please don’t argue that soy lecithin is bad because it is GMO and estrogenic (which is not – depends on what study you consider to be right) because you can use non-GMO sunflower lecithin if you want.

Clearing up the psoriasis plaques is all what matters when it comes to lecithin – whether you take soy, sunflower or even egg lecithin (if you can afford it and you think it is the best because I don’t).

Lecithin in psoriasis: Acetylcholine vs. Fatty Liver
I have mentioned lecithin on this blog many times during the recent years. In most articles the connection I made was the acetylcholine production from choline which is found in lecithin.

Acetylcholine activates the alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor which is know the heavily affect the inflammatory response throughout the body.

“Nervous System Starts and Stops the Inflammation Not Only In Psoriasis”
“How Ephedrine, Galantamine and Nicotine Treat Inflammation in Psoriasis”
“Galantamine May Cure Psoriasis”
In this article I want to present here the another big culprit in psoriasis – fatty liver.

And why do I mention lecithin here?

Because choline which is abundant in lecithin may reverse fatty liver in a few months!

Lecithin supplementation cured psoriasis
Sunflower lecithin as psoriasis cure

Just read the following testimonials of psoriatics who completely cleared-up their psoriasis with lecithin.

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Hello, I’m a little nervous posting here. I’ve put it off because I hate forums so much but I really wanted to share my story. I’ve posted a few things already, but I thought I would make my own topic explaining how I cleared up my guttate psoriasis!

I started taking a vitamin called Lecithin, 6 pills a day along with vitamin D and vitamin E which I would spread onto the effected areas. Within two weeks my guttate psoriasis was gone. There were a few spots which lingered but after a few more weeks they have disappeared completely. I truly believe that Lecithin can help anyone with Psoriasis. It also got rid of my great grandmothers as well. I truly hope this can help just one person. Please let me know if you’ve tried this and how it worked for you.
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by Lobbie on June 3rd, 2013 – https://www.inspire.com/groups/talk-psoriasis/discussion/guttate-psoriasis-lecathin-cure/

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I have heard of Lecithin clearing psoriasis on a friend of my sisters. She had psoriasis bad, and started taking nine 1200mg pills a day. Her psoriasis did clear up, and have been gone for years. Everytime she feels it coming, she just takes the pills for a week or so. Has anyone else heard of this working?
Thank You!
”
by psoriasisvictim22 on April 18th, 2009 – https://ehealthforum.com/health/lecithin-for-psoriasis-treatment-t179277.html

In the same thread the user Nancyt06 shared her experience:

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I had psoriasis after a bout of strep throat when I was 17. A woman I worked with brought me a book that told how lecithin help …I started taking 3 capsules a day and worked up to 9 a day. In a month I had no signs of psoriasis. except a little redness. I have had strep 2 times since then and each time I started taking the lecithin every time I started breaking out It stopped the out break every time .I was covered with psoriasis from the tip of my head to the souls of my feet. I itched so bad and when I slept it would look like fish had been scaled in the bed…I KNOW IT WORKS…I am 60 now and haven’t had an outbreak in years…….
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by Nancyt06 on November 18th, 2016

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For years, my nephew had pretty bad psoriasis on his entire scalp. Even with nightly topical treatment of a cortisone (in oil, under a shower-cap), it wasn’t well controlled.

Parents started giving him a tablespoon of lecithin each day, and the psoriasis vanished pretty quickly. Gone. Zero treatments needed anymore, and not a hint of psoriasis. For a couple of months now, and it hadn’t ever gone into remission in the years he had it prior.
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by MannyGoldstein on December 8th, 2012 – https://www.democraticunderground.com/11426164

Why there is only a few lecithin testimonials?
Soy Lecithin for psoriasis
Low dosages?
Even though you may think that lecithin is a well known supplement that does not mean it is true. Most people don’t know what lecithin actually is and what it is used for.

Then even those who take lecithin, many of them prefer the gel capsules which contain lower dosages of lecithin and there is not a lot of people who know that the effective dosage is about 10 grams daily (8 capsules of 1200mg lecithin).

Granules may be too disgusting for many so they prefer the capsules instead.

It is not lecithin what cleared-up my psoriasis…?
The another group of people may not be aware that lecithin alone may be so powerful that it can cure or clear up (if you want) psoriasis.

They think that psoriasis went into a “remission” for unknown reason or given to something else like diet, sauna, some treatment or supplement other than lecithin.

…even a few testimonials is ENOUGH!
Can you find even 3 or 4 testimonials for anything else which would be helping or curing psoriasis alone?

Maybe turmeric, vitamin D3, zinc and B6, Nystatin, removing dental infection, oregano oil, artichoke leaf extract, ox bile, B-complex…?

I am not saying you can’t find more so share your findings down below in the comments. What I want to say is that in chronic health problems like psoriasis you need to consider and suspect even the slightest clues as the SOLUTION.

It might not be a solution for everybody’s psoriasis but it may be solution for your psoriasis.

It is always a little bit (actually a lot) of trying what works best because everybody has a different genes and the cause of his/her psoriasis.

Lecithin was known to help in some cases of psoriasis decades ago. Here is a paper “LECITHIN FEEDING IN THE SYNDROME OF PSORIASIS” from 1942.

Prevalence of fatty liver in psoriatics
Those who still don’t get it and omit the liver function as one of the major causes of psoriasis should read the next lines really carefully.

Do not argue with the liver enzymes test results, low CRP, regular bowel movements, etc.. because that does not mean that you have perfectly working liver. Still go by the symptoms and not by the numbers on the test results.

Nothing makes more sense than a suspicion that there may be a correlation between ugly looking skin (psoriasis is just one “type” of ugly skin; sorry but psoriasis is really ugly) and bad liver function.

Liver is a major detoxification organ and a head biochemistry laboratory of the body. The skin is the first organ where you can see if something went wrong.

NAFLD is more prevalent in psoriatics
Fatty liver in 50% of psoriatics
Image Source: Petta, Salvatore & Gastaldelli, Amalia & Rebelos, Eleni & Bugianesi, Elisabetta & Messa, Piergiorgio & Miele, Luca & Svegliati-Baroni, Gianluca & Valenti, Luca & Bonino, Ferruccio. (2016). Pathophysiology of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 17. . 10.3390/ijms17122082.

A Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is significantly more prevalent in psoriatics compared to healthy people. This is a fact which was proved by multiple studies.

Here is the study “Prevalence, characteristics and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis” performed by Italian scientists.[1]

Almost 60% of psoriatics was diagnosed as NAFLD patients! NAFLD in psoriatics was correlated with metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

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Based on histories, laboratory tests, and ultrasound studies, 84 (59.2%) received clinical diagnosis of NAFLD; 30 had factors potentially associated with liver disease other than NAFLD (e.g., viral hepatitis, significant ethanol, methotrexate use); and 28 (19.7%) had normal livers. Comparison of the normal-liver and NAFLD subgroups revealed that NAFLD in psoriasis patients (Ps-NAFLD) was significantly correlated with metabolic syndrome (p<0.05); obesity (p=0.043); hypercholesterolemia (p=0.029); hypertriglyceridemia (p<0.001); AST/ALT ratio >1 (p=0.019), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) (p=0.036).
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NAFLD is highly prevalent among psoriasis patients, where it is closely associated with obesity (overall and abdominal), metabolic syndrome, and PsA, and more likely to cause severe liver fibrosis (compared with nonPs-NAFLD). Routine work-up for NAFLD may be warranted in patients with psoriasis, especially when potentially hepatotoxic drug therapy is being considered.
” [1]

Another study “Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis” performed by another group of scientists concluded the similar results. Psoriatics have significantly higher prevalence of NAFLD compared to healthy controls.[2]

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One hundred and thirty consecutive patients with chronic plaque psoriasis and 260 apparently healthy controls matched for age, sex and body mass index were enrolled. NAFLD was diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound after excluding other secondary causes of chronic liver disease.
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The frequency of NAFLD was remarkably greater in psoriasis patients than in controls (47% vs. 28%; p<0.0001). Patients with psoriasis and NAFLD (n=61) were more likely to have metabolic syndrome and had higher serum C-reactive protein concentrations and greater severity of psoriasis according to the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score (14.2+/-12.6 vs. 9.6+/-7.4; p<0.01) than those with psoriasis alone (n=69). In a subgroup of psoriasis patients (n=43), those with NAFLD (n=21) also had significantly higher serum interleukin-6 and lower serum adiponectin levels. Notably, in multivariate regression analysis, NAFLD was associated with higher PASI score independently of age, gender, body mass index, psoriasis duration, and alcohol consumption.
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NAFLD is frequent in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis – affecting up to nearly half of these patients – and is strongly associated with psoriasis severity. Early recognition of NAFLD by radiological imaging tests in this group of patients is warranted.
” [2]

The third study researching the prevalence of NAFLD in psoriatics I am going to mention here was performed in India.[3]

The occurrence of NAFLD was significantly higher in psoriatics than in healthy controls.
Psoriatics with NAFLD were more likely to have metabolic syndrome (MS) and diabetes compared to those with psoriasis alone.
Psoriatics with NAFLD had more severe psoriasis as measured by PASI score.
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In phase 1 we performed a case control study on 333 adult psoriasis patients and 330 controls matched by age, sex and body mass index. NAFLD was diagnosed by ultrasonography and liver enzymes after excluding other liver diseases. In phase 2 we compared the NAFLD subgroups in psoriasis patients and controls by determining their fibrosis, steatosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) scores.
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The occurrence of NAFLD was higher in psoriasis patients than in controls (17.4 vs 7.9%; P = 0.002). NAFLD patients in the psoriasis group (n = 58) were more likely to have MS (P = 0.03) and diabetes (P = 0.02) than those with psoriasis alone (n = 254). The former group had a longer duration of psoriasis and arthritis (P = 0.003 and 0.005). Psoriasis patients with NAFLD had more severe disease as per the psoriasis area and severity index scores (P = 0.02). Psoriasis patients had more severe NAFLD than controls as reflected by the steatosis, NASH and fibrosis scores (P = 0.001, 0.003, 0.03 respectively).
” [3]

Conclusion
You can read more about fatty liver and how to reverse it in my follow-up article which will be out in about week or two.

But the basic supplements for NAFLD reversal are: Artichoke Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Ox Bile, Silymarin, Turmeric/Curcumin, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium and you may add to the stack the Phytosterols and Taurine for even better bile production and bile flow.

If you think you have alcohol induced fatty liver you can use the same supplements but you should and have to stop drinking of course. Alcohol significantly increases the levels of endotoxins leaking into the blood which causes a lot of inlammation (throughout the body) and contribute to liver problems (NAFLD, fibrosis and eventually cirrhosis).

Lecithin Is A Pretty Powerful Psoriasis Cure And Fatty Liver Regenerator | PsoriasisDietPlan.com
https://www.psoriasisdietplan.com/2017/11/lecithin-is-pretty-powerful-psoriasis-cure-and-fatty-liver-regenerator/

　

June 3, 2013 at 9:55 pm
I'm so sorry I haven't given very good information! I will explain further and I hope this helps! ^^

I took 6 pills of 1.2 MG Lecithin a day, 2 in the morning, 2 in the after noon and 2 at night. The brand is Source Naturals and I purchased this at Amazon online. ^^

1 pill of 1000 I.U Vitamin E a day, and cut into 1 using only half the liquid onto the affected area. (use as much as needed) This brand is Spring Valley and I purchased this at Walmart.

Next I took 1 pill of 1000 I.U vitamin D3 by the brand of Sundown Naturals which I purchased at BigLots.

This was all just me testing things and these are what I saw improvement with. I basically just threw the vitamin E on when I knew I wasn't going to be going out soon as it is very oily and takes while to soak in. About once a day or every other day.^^ I haven't changed anything in my diet, however I wanted to explain another thing I found interesting. I read in an article that people who have a gluten allergy can have outbreaks of psoriasis. I have not done much research, but if this sounds like something you have I would definitely look into it! Try researching and see maybe if it sounds like your symptoms and if there are things you can change in your diet to help. I really hope this was more detailed and helps better! I'm so sorry I'm horrible at explaining things.

Guttate Psoriasis - Lecithin Cure - Psoriasis - Inspire
https://www.inspire.com/groups/psoriasis-community/discussion/guttate-psoriasis-lecathin-cure/

　

July 4, 2013 at 9:05 pm 20 Replies
Good evening everyone,

Firstly I want to thank you all. I was scared and depressed when I realized that I had Psoriasis and I suffered. I discovered this site and realized I was not alone. I have followed many of you everyday. I was on this website sometimes for hours /day. I have glycerin and witch hazel when itchy. I have coconut oil that I use every day. I dry brush and soak in Epsom salts. My journey began after I suffered with this unknown disease from the 4 of December, 2012. I was officially diagnosed with plaque and guttate psoriasis on Jan 4th 2013 and I truly thought my doctor would just give me creams and it would go away. I am 47 years old and have lived a healthy life always in the pursuit of losing 30 lbs and giving up the occasional cigarette when I was stressed.
On Jan 11th with 80% of my body covered in psoriasis. I had it on my scalp, my legs, arms, privates- I think the only place I did not have it was on my feet and palms of my hands and in my mouth. I went to a dermatologist- I did light therapy for a 2 solid months 3 times per week I used a vit D cream and after April was given vit A cream for the scarring- I do not think any of it works, however I felt like I was doing something- But I believe it is DIET that will put psoriasis in remission. I decided that I would heal my self- So on January 11th- I quit smoking with out even an urge, quit drinking wine ( all alcohol) , and gave up all night shades as per Dr Pagano's book. I drank slipperery elm tea, put chlorophyll in my water , drank camomile tea, hot water and lemon every morning, lecithin powder in my food, added hemp hearts, chia seeds, maca powder to my diet. I read all I could about the PH factor, Eat to Live, sick and half dead, I eliminated sugar, dairy, gluten, most meat( occasional fish once a week) and I have 2 eggs in a veggie omelet on Sundays. I joined a group through face book called Young and Raw- Did a 30 day smoothie Challenge, drank Dr Oz's green drink, did the Dr. Oz 3 day detox( with smoothies) I joined a gym where I exercise 4 days per week for 2 hours Cardio + weights- I have lost all extra weight, my body is toned and strong I have no cravings for anything other than smoothies and raw food. It has been life changing- I have all kinds of energy, I am Happy, clear focused, sleep terrific and I truly have reversed the signs of aging. I am a Mom of 2 teenage boys, Mary Kay Sales Director, and Married to a wonderful supportive husband for 21 years. This disease effects everyone in your life and I encourage each and everyone of you to look to healing yourself and stay away from Western medicine. Psoriasis in an ancient disease that not many know about and they certainly have not come up with a cure. You can reverse the effects of your lifestyle and I believe that the good Lord sent me a wake up call that forced me to Listen . I lost my mom when she was only 51 years old. she missed my children, my siblings children and I am determined that I will live a happy healthy life without disease or pain. I want to live to see my boys live full and productive lives. As I approach July 11th, 6 months after I decided that I will not suffer with this disease- I am happy to say that I have some light patches on my legs- almost not visible, my scalp is clear and except for the occasional blind itch ( reminding me of my journey) I am healed. Have faith and do what needs to be done to restore balance in your body. Heal the leaky gut, eliminate GMO's and processed foods- Some of us just can't handle it. I wish you all recovery and lets be advocates for whole living

Love and Blessings
Kim
　

I found something. I just want to share it with everyone, and I know you will be able to do something with it. I googled "topical lecithin" and found an article about a new development called LO (lecithin organogel) which is being developed as a delivery system for all kinds of serious drugs. It seems the lecithin is readily absorbed topically, and can act as a driver for many other substances that may be mixed with it. The first site I found was a drug company, but I found a paper that actually explained the theory. I'll try to paste it in at the end (I'm not too well versed in the fine points of the computer).
　

I found something. I just want to share it with everyone, and I know you will be able to do something with it. I googled "topical lecithin" and found an article about a new development called LO (lecithin organogel) which is being developed as a delivery system for all kinds of serious drugs. It seems the lecithin is readily absorbed topically, and can act as a driver for many other substances that may be mixed with it. The first site I found was a drug company, but I found a paper that actually explained the theory. I'll try to paste it in at the end (I'm not too well versed in the fine points of the computer).
　

　

A Presurgical Study of Lecithin Formulation of Green Tea ...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28400479
Greenselect Phytosome (GSP) is a lecithin formulation of a caffeine-free green tea catechin extract. The purpose of the study was to determine the tissue distribution of epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) and its effect on cell proliferation and circulating biomarkers in breast cancer patients.

Cited by: 20
Publish Year: 2017
Author: Matteo Lazzeroni, Aliana Guerrieri-Gonzaga, Sara Gandini, Harriet Johansson, Davide Serrano, Massimi...
Delivery of green tea catechin and epigallocatechin ...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814614001472
Aug 01, 2014 · The encapsulation of green tea catechin and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in soy lecithin liposomes was examined at four concentrations (0%, 0.125%, 0.25% and 0.5% w/v), and inclusion in cheese at 0% and 0.25% w/v. The empty capsules had a mean diameter of 133 nm and significantly (p < 0.05) increased with the addition of catechin or EGCG ...
　

EGCG liposomes - dermaviduals
https://www.dermaviduals.de/.../active-agents/liposomes/egcg-liposomes.html
EGCG liposomes are used as well as anti-aging active agent as for treatment and regeneration of irritated, reddened and cracked skin. Liposomes ensure the optimal availability of EGCG in the skin. The pure active agent shows the highest efficacy.

　

Barrier Repairing Benefits Of Soya Lecithin | The Naked ...
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Apr 23, 2013 · Barrier Repairing Benefits of Soya Lecithin The beautifying benefits. Probably the biggest benefit of this wonderful ingredient is its ability to repair the barrier... A natural emulsifier that won’t dry your skin. Many skin care formulae are oil in water, and because of this, they... Conclusion. ...

Super Moisturizing Lecithin is a perfect conditioning ...
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Jan 07, 2020 · Lecithin is a humectant. It absorbs moisture and keeps the skin moisturized. Lecithin’s hydrophilic, water-attracting property effectively hydrates the skin. Lecithin also helps skin retain moisture due to its linoleic acid content.

　