IV Phosphatidylcholine
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is a naturally-occurring, necessary component for the formation of cell membranes and the structural and functional integrity of cell membranes throughout the body. PC acts as a supplier of choline, which the liver utilizes as its primary source of fuel (triglycerides). PC is essential in brain, liver, and intestinal health.
In addition to playing an important role in metabolizing cholesterol, research indicates that PC may be helpful in repairing damage to the liver caused by alcohol, pollutants, and other toxins. In the intestinal tract, PC has a protective effect on the mucosa, and acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Although the human body can synthesize choline, levels in membranes decline with age and additional supplementation can be necessary under certain circumstances. When administered via intravenous infusion, it may reverse the deterioration of cell membranes.
Conditions Regularly Treated:
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Fatty liver disease
- Hepatitis
- NASH
- MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity)
- Atherosclerosis
- High cholesterol
- Liver cancer
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Bipolar Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Irritable Bowel Disease –Chron’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
- Eczema
Sampling of Clinical Research
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N.Ozerova, et al. Simvastatin and Preparation of Polyunsaturated Phospholipids Produce Similar Changes in the Phospholipid Composition of High-Density Lipoproteins during Hypercholesterolemia. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Vol 139, No. 2, February 2005; 210-212.
Kidd PM. Phosphatidylcholine, a superior protectant against liver damage. Altern Med Rev 1996;1:258-274.
Jäger R, Purpura M, Kingsley M. Phospholipids and sports performance. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2007 Jul 25;4:5.
Navder KP, Baraona E, Lieber CS. Polyenylphosphatidylcholine decreases alcoholic hyperlipemia without affecting the alcohol-induced rise of HDL-cholesterol. Life Sci. 1997;61(19):1907-14.
Jenkins PJ, Portmann BP. Use of polyunsaturated phosphatidyl choline in HBsAg negative chronic active hepatitis: results of prospective double-blind controlled trial. Liver 1982;2:77-81.
Stremmel W, Merle U, Zahn A, Autschbach F, Hinz U, Ehehalt R. Retarded release phosphatidylcholine benefits patients with chronic active ulcerative colitis. Gut. 2005 Jul;54(7):966-71.
Eros G, Varga G, Váradi R, Czóbel M, Kaszaki J, Ghyczy M, Boros M. Anti-inflammatory action of a phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine and N-acylphosphatidylethanolamine-enriched diet in carrageenan-induced pleurisy. Eur Surg Res. 2009;42(1):40-8.
Ilic V, Begic-Janev A. Therapy for HBsAg positive chronically active hepatitis. Med Welt 1991;42:523-525.
Niederau C, Strohmeyer G, Heintges T, Peter K, Göpfert E. Polyunsaturated phosphatidyl-choline and interferon alpha for treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Hepatogastroenterology. 1998 May-Jun;45(21):797-804.
Jenkins PJ, Portmann BP. Use of polyunsaturated phosphatidyl choline in HBsAg negative chronic active hepatitis: results of prospective double-blind controlled trial. Liver 1982;2:77-81.
Niederau C, Strohmeyer G, Heintges T, Peter K, Göpfert E. Polyunsaturated phosphatidyl-choline and interferon alpha for treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Hepatogastroenterology 1998.
Ali Mousavi S, Khorvash F, Hoseini T. The efficacy of citroline in the treatment of ischemic stroke and primary hypertensive intracereral hemorrhage; a review article. ARYA Atheroscler. 2010 Fall;6(3):122-5.
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