Fearn Natural Foods Liquid Lecithin, 16 Ounce

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Soya bean lecithin supplements are natural substances and generally regarded as safe to take. However, they can cause side-effects including: 15 Foster, N. L., Petersen, R. C., Gracon, S. I., and Lewis, K. An enriched-population, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study of tacrine and lecithin in Alzheimer's disease. The Tacrine 970-6 Study Group. Dementia 1996;7(5):260-266. View abstract. Research suggests that the emulsifying activity of lecithin improves mucus in the intestine, protecting the gastrointestinal lining. This may be because lecithin contains phosphatidylcholine (PC), which is also a component of mucus.

Tayebeti SK, et al. (2013). Choline-containingphospholipids: Relevance to brain functional pathways. DOI: NOW Foods makes a high-dose lecithin supplement that comes in a bottle with 400 capsules, so you’re unlikely to run out any time soon.Lourden R, Tsoupras A, Zabetakis I. Phospholipids of animal and marine origin: Structure, function, and anti-inflammatory properties. Molecules. 2017;22(11):1964. doi:10.3390/molecules22111964 However, the research is far from conclusive, and the size of the effect is not large. Men who are taking lecithin for high cholesterol, liver health, or to prevent cognitive decline don’t’ overlap too much with men who are hyper-concerned about their testosterone levels, so these worries are probably unfounded for most people. Recommended dose Nasab ME, Takzaree N, Saffari PM, Partoazar A. In vitro antioxidant activity and in vivo wound-healing effect of lecithin liposomes: a comparative study. J Comp Eff Res. 2019;8(8):633-643. doi:10.2217/cer-2018-0128 Similarly, a study in 2018 in Nutritional Journal found that women who were going through the menopause experienced reduced tiredness and increased energy when taking a high daily dose (1200mg) of lecithin. 5

Thal, L. J., Masur, D. M., Sharpless, N. S., Fuld, P. A., and Davies, P. Acute and chronic effects of oral physostigmine and lecithin in Alzheimer's disease. Prog.Neuropsychopharmacol.Biol.Psychiatry 1986;10(3-5):627-636. View abstract. Supplementing with soy lecithin may increase immune function, particularly in people with diabetes. Lecithin can be taken as a supplement to improve heart and liver health, help with memory problems that occur with cognitive decline, and help boost your cognitive performance in stressful situations.It improves the mucus in the intestine during the digestion process, making it less taxing on the body while protecting the lining of the digestive system, which is very delicate. If you have IBS, lecithin may be a treatment that could help ease symptoms. Please consult your doctor before introducing a new supplement to your routine. There is no current recommended dosage for lecithin, but a popular dosage in sunflower lecithin supplements is around 1200mg. Lecithin is a common ingredient in many edible applications. It can be found in chocolate bars, ice cream, baked goods, and other foods. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier to keep fats and water together in food products. While lecithin has some beneficial health effects for humans, many find that it is an ideal substance for making edible treats. So if you ever find that you have used up all of your lecithins for last week’s edibles, here are some great alternatives that’ll do the job! Vroulis, G. A., Smith, R. C., Brinkman, S., Schoolar, J., and Gordon, J. The effects of lecithin on memory in patients with senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type [proceedings]. Psychopharmacol Bull 1981;17(1):127-128. View abstract.