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phosphatidylcholine

British  
/ ˌfɒsfətɪdaɪlˈkəʊliːn /

noun

  1. the systematic name for lecithin

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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At the center of the discovery is phosphatidylcholine, one of the most abundant lipids found in biological membranes.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

The researchers note that phosphatidylcholine supplementation remained effective even when introduced during middle or advanced age.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

They are a rich source of choline, which the body uses to produce compounds such as acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine that are essential for memory and communication between brain cells.

From Science Daily May 7, 2026

One study found that people who ate diets rich in phosphatidylcholine, a component of biological membranes that is abundant in eggs and other foods, were 28% less likely to develop dementia.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2023

He swallows some ninety pills a day, including metformin; Basis; a coenzyme called Q10, for muscle strength; and phosphatidylcholine, to keep his skin supple.

From The New Yorker Mar. 27, 2017

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