Cold pressed and a great source of choline and inositol. Lecithin is a phospholipid needed by the brain, the heart, blood vessels, nerves, gallbladder, liver and the joints. Helps those suffering form hardening of the arteries. May help to relieve gallbladder and liver stress as well as those who may be fat intolerant. May help to reduce harmful cholesterol. The FDA has not approved of these statements and you are taking this food supplement at your own risk.