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  • "Phospholipids," Dr. Krawitz explained, "which are long molecules with one end that resides in the salt water and the other end in the oily layer, form a 'lock and key' to allow these disparate layers to peacefully coexist.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • "Phospholipids," Dr. Krawitz explained, "which are long molecules with one end that resides in the salt water and the other end in the oily layer, form a 'lock and key' to allow these disparate layers to peacefully coexist.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • Phospholipids derived primarily from soy and egg yolks are the only substances that possess the ability to directly rebuild the hydrolipid barrier when applied topically.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • Phospholipids also act as a humectant, while preventing water evaporation.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • Phospholipids derived primarily from soy and egg yolks are the only substances that possess the ability to directly rebuild the hydrolipid barrier when applied topically.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • Phospholipids serve as the main components of the phospholipid bilayer cell membrane.

    Physiological chemicals 2007

  • Phospholipids also act as a humectant, while preventing water evaporation.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • Phospholipids are diglycerides, and are excellent emulsifiers, molecules that make possible a stable mixture of oil and water.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Phospholipids are diglycerides, and are excellent emulsifiers, molecules that make possible a stable mixture of oil and water.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Phospholipids are lower but cholesterol and saturated fatty acids are higher in buffalo milk.

    3 Milk 1981

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