What are phospholipids and what are some examples?

Phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin are 2 really important phospholipids. They are commonly found in cell membranes. Cell membranes are probably the most important place you'll find phospholipids. Without cell membranes there's no life. read more

Probably you know Soy lecithin (a natural emulsion of dietary fats) used as alimentary integrator. In facts one of the most common sources of phospholipids is lecithin, which appears naturally in foods like egg yolks, soy beans, sunflower seeds, and rapeseeds. read more

A few examples of phospholipids include phosphatidylinositol, plasmalogens and sphingomyelins. A phospholipid is a molecule containing one or more phosphate groups and a glycerol bound to two fatty acids. read more

Some examples of lipids include cholesterol and steroids, vegetable oil, butter, phospholipids, waxes and fat-soluble vitamins. Lipids are compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in one or more organic solvents. read more