Lecithin Therapy to Reduce Cholesterol and Vascular Diseases

What is Lecithin Therapy..?

The scientific name is Phosphatidylecholine (PPx). It is a two to two and one half hours intravenous treatment given to people with:

• Increased chances of heart attacks (1st priority)
• Increased chances of stokes (1st priority)
• Increased serum cholesterol(2nd priority)
• Increased serum LDL (2nd priority)
• Preventive measure of possible heart attacks (3rd priority)
• Preventive measure of possible strokes(3rd priority)
• Improve lipid (fat) metabolism (general)
• Ectopic fat lump
• Weight loss

What Is The Function of Phosphatidylecholine in the cells..?

the structure of the cell membranes consists of bilayers (double layers) made from phosphatidylcholine molecules which hold some specialized protein sandwiched between the two layers.

Is Phosphatidylecholine Natural..?

Yes, it is a (lecithins), an extract from soy beans.

What Are the Physical Descriptions of Phosphatidylcholine..?

• It is a heat sensitive solution.
• One terminal end consists of a hydrophilic group (molecule attracted to water).
• The other end consists of a hydrophobic fatty acids group (molecule attracted to fat).
• It ranks among the most important phospholipids for the cellular and sub-cellular membranes.
• It ensure a normal membrane structure enhancing the numerous functions of the cell.
• It represent the matrix of all biological membranes.

What are these specialized proteins..?

Specialized proteins function as receptors for neurotransmitters, hormones, peptides, antigens, antibodies and many more. The more functions a cell membrane must fulfill, the more specific proteins it must contain. Most of the membrane proteins need phospholipids for their biological activity. This is where the importance of phosphatidylcholine.

Do all cells have the same amount of Phosphatidylecholine cells..?

Depending on the kind of cell being studied, the phospholipid content and composition are different so that a brain cell differs from a heart cell which is in turn differs from a liver. In the liver cell for example the membrane consists of 65 % PPx. Out of this percentage, Phosphatidylcholine makes up to 80-90 % of the total lipids.

What properties does Phosphatidylecholine have..?

Biomedical research and studies on phosphatidylcholine PPx uncovered the following properties:

1. significant anti oxidant properties action the protects the body from the damaging effects of oxidants,
2. immune system stability against viral attacks or toxins overload,
3. shields the cells by building a protective layer against free radicals and lipidperoxidation (fat oxidation),
4. improves the physiological components in side the cells leading to stability of the cell’s fluidity, elasticity, flexibility, rigidity, permeability, enzyme activation, protein activation and prostaglandins stabilization,
5. immunological stability of the immune system leading to antibody dependence and cell mediated cyto-toxicity in addition to mitogenic induced lymphocytotoxicity,
6. restoration of the normal membrane structure,
7. antifibrotic effect,
8. improved lipid metabolism with formation of lipoproteins molecules,
9. stabilization of the gallbladder bile solution
10. It lowers the level of Lipoprotein Lp(a), which is a critical factor in the formation of blood clots during heart attack or stroke

What are Good and Bad Cholesterols..?

Good cholesterol HDL is a high concentration of "Phosphatidyl Choline," plus little amount protein, Bad cholesterol LDL is a high concentration of protein plus little amount of "Phosphatidyl Choline"

What are the benefits of Phosphatidylecholine Treatments..?

• Remarkable ability to reduce plaque deposition on the artery walls all over the body from the brain and heart to the little toe.
• It also lowers blood cholesterol and homocysteine levels.
• It is valuable for individuals who have suffered from heart attack or other heart injury.
• Studies in lab animals have shown that it increases life span by up to 36%.
• An important therapeutic application of the IV treatment is increasing the hearts ability to withstand stress.

How Does The Treatment Remove Plaques..?

The "atherosclerotic plaque" is a collection of debris stuck to the wall of many particles found in the blood. These debris are composed of many constituents, cholesterol, LDL and heavy metals including calcium.

When treated with chelation therapy the heavy metals and calcium are addressed and removed from the body. This process requires several IV treatments to do the job.

On the other hand, the PPx treatment would address the cholesterol and fatty component in the atherosclerosis plaque. It must be noted that the "good" HDL cholesterol is not part of the plaque and in fact it seems to actually help reversing the negative effects of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Could PPx Treatment and Chelation treatment Be Mixed together..?

No, it is essentially important that patients understand that PPx is never used as a substitute for EDTA in chelation therapy and the two never mix together.

Chelation therapy focuses on heavy metals while PPx focuses on fatty deposits. Chelation therapy (EDTA IV therapy) and PPx IV therapy cannot be mixed in one treatment, so they are given on alternate treatment days. Unlike chelation, PPx does not remove toxic heavy metals (ie Lead, Cadmium, Mercury). Instead, it appears to reverse cholesterol transport by creating surrogate HDL cholesterol which aids in the removal of excess LDL (bad) cholesterol from the arteries and also appears to lower the level of the highly atherogenic lipoprotein a (aka Lp(a). In addition, while EDTA chelation can only be sued sparingly in the presence of reduced kidney function, PPx actually seems to improve or stabilize kidney function in those with pre-existing kidney disease.

What Specific Conditions Could benefit from the Treatment..?

It has now been established by European researchers that PPx therapy has the following therapeutic applications:

• Reduces angina pectoris (heart pain)
• Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Increases HDL (good) cholesterol
• Improves walking distance in Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
• Improves memory and mental function
• Improves sexual potency
• Reduces high blood pressure
• Improves impaired kidney function
• Reduces homocysteine levels
• Protects damaged heart muscle

How Is The Treatment Administered..?

PPx therapy is administered as an intravenous infusion in a 5% Dextrose solution. The treatment lasts approximately 90 to 120 minutes. Since PPx cannot be mixed with EDTA Chelation, other chelating agents, hydrogen peroxide, medical Ozone or Vitamins/Minerals, then the treatment is administered as a single treatment. PPx therapy can be used as a standalone treatment for lowering blood cholesterol, improving kidney function and/or improving memory. PPx can also be used as part of an integrated treatment program for atherosclerosis, on alternate days with EDTA Chelation therapy, Hydrogen Peroxide, Medical Ozone and Orthomolecular Vitamins and Minerals.

What Reduces Phosphatidylcholine’s Production ..?

Several factors affect the decline of the body’s own synthesis of PPx such as age, increased free radical presence, detergents, inflammation, allergies, immunological processes, metabolic diseases, toxic substances, heavy metals, mechanical damage done by angioplasty.