Why Are Phospholipids Not Essential Nutrients?

Why are phospholipids not considered an essential nutrient?

Phospholipids are not essential nutrients because the body can synthesize them from other organic molecules and phosphate.

Are phospholipids essential nutrients?

Phospholipids are essential nutrients because although humans can synthesize some, we cannot meet all our needs this way and additional amounts are required from the diet. Glycerophospholipids, like lecithin, are highly absorbable with greater than 90% absorption.