In BodyBio's PC Complex of Phospholipids, the ethanol used is derived from corn. The ethanol content varies depending on the form of the product. For the liquid PC, it ranges between 5-8%, while for softgels, it's typically in the range of 3-5%.

Pharmaceutical-grade ethanol is employed for two critical purposes:

1. Extraction of Phospholipids: Ethanol is used as a solvent to effectively extract the phospholipids. It is a preferred choice because of its purity and safety.

2. Providing Fluidity: Ethanol is essential in giving the product fluidity. This is important for ease of use and ensures proper blending of ingredients.

It's worth mentioning that the alternative to ethanol could be hexane, but BodyBio conscientiously opts not to use hexane due to safety and health considerations. The ethanol content in BodyBio PC makes up only a small fraction (3-5%) of its total volume, reflecting the brand’s commitment to ensuring a high-quality product.

To help understand the amount of ethanol in 1 dose of PC: 

A standard alcoholic beverage, such as a 12-ounce beer, generally contains about 5% alcohol. That means it contains about 0.6 ounces of alcohol (12 ounces x 5%).

Now, 1/2 teaspoon is equivalent to about 1/48 of a cup, or approximately 0.01 ounces. If the ethanol content in the liquid PC is 8% at the higher end of the range, this would mean that one serving (1/2 teaspoon) contains about 0.0008 ounces of alcohol (0.01 ounces x 8%).

Comparing the two, the amount of ethanol in one serving of BodyBio's PC Complex liquid is like approximately 1/750th of the alcohol content in a standard 12-ounce beer.

To put it in everyday terms: If a serving of PC was represented by a large swimming pool filled with water, the amount of ethanol in a serving of BodyBio's PC Complex would be akin to a small cup of water out of the entire pool.

This analogy helps to underscore just how minuscule the ethanol content is in a single serving of BodyBio's PC Complex liquid.