Phosphatidylcholine Protects Agains Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in the Baboon (2005-07-15) [PDF]
Author: Charles S. Lieber, Sander J. Robins, Jianjun Li, Leonore M. DeCarli, Ki M. Mak, Joan M. Fasulo, and Maria A. Leo
Polyunsatured soybean lecithin (55%-60% phosphatidylcholine [PC]) protects against fibrosis in alcohol-fed baboons. The present study was undertaken to determine whether PC is the active agent. Virtually pure PC (equivalent to that contained in the lecithin) was administered for up to 6.5 years with or without alcohol, and the results were compared with those of unsupplemented groups.
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