Question 1

for 8-10 years, i supplemented with a high dosage of soy lecithin for its cholesterol-lowering and anti-atherogenic benefits. recently this is not popular. is it likely i did any damage? no symptoms.

Accepted Answer

It is a food: Soy lecithin is not regulated/studied/quality controlled as a drug, because it is a food.

In that context, it's benefits are mild, it's long term effects are no more/different than food (no cholesterol, no transfat, no salt, heart-not-dangerous essential lipid food)

so, while the data on it is not very much... it is really unlikely to be dangerous

Question 2

my father (age : 61) is tested reactive on hepatitis b antigen. is there any side-effect for him to take salmon oil & lecithin to lower cholesterol ?

Accepted Answer

Lower cholesterol: Unless there is an allergy or sensitivity, salmon oil and lecithin should be perfectly safe to ingest in moderate amounts.

Question 3

4 wks pregnet.why is it bad to take soy lecithin if iam having a boy? what do estogen levels have anything to do with that? is soy lecithin capsuls ok

Accepted Answer

Stay safe: avoid: No hard scientific evidence is available or known about the use of lecithin during pregnancy. Many would be very conservative and say to avoid supplementation during pregnancy. Discuss use of this and other supplements with your OB. I wouldn't worry about the soy intake and association with phytoestrogen-endocrine disruption.

Question 4

will taking a lecithin supplement increase risk of stroke and heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: But why do you want to take lecithin supplement, as very little scientific data to suggest it improves health?

Question 5

can i use lecithin to cleanse my gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Waste of time: Gallbladders empty whenever you eat, at least partially. Nothing will "cleanse" your gallbladder--stones mostly stay put and there are no toxins building up.

Question 6

i know lecithin contain choline - but how much?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Lecithin supplements contain varying amounts of choline. It depends on the specific brand of lecithin.

Question 7

i take lecithin on my own for my nervous system but is expired is it going to work for me, how long does it take for me to feel better?

Accepted Answer

: The benefit of lecithin for nervous system is still controversial and you also used an expired product so I do not think we can answer your question at all.

Question 8

what is lecithin and does it have health benefits?

Accepted Answer

It is a fat: It is used for many purposes including those outside of medicine. It is used as a food additives to make sure ingredients stay mixed. It is used as a skin moisturizer. Health-wise it is used to address fat accumulation in the liver, memory issues such as in the case of various dementias, high cholesterol and skin issues. Unfortunately there isn't a lot of research in regards to its effectiveness

Question 9

is there a healthy, or at least not unhealthy, source of lecithin for stabilizing? i have a bad feeling about soy lecithin because of soy estrogens.

Accepted Answer

There is no known: medical benefit to taking lecithin in any form. What are you attempting to "stabilize". Lecithin won't do it. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Question 10

does lecithin works after expired date?

Accepted Answer

: What do you expect lecithin to do?
Did a doctor prescribe it?
It is unlikely that even unexpired Lecithin will do you any good,
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

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For 8-10 years, i supplemented with a high dosage of soy lecithin for its cholesterol-lowering and anti-atherogenic benefits. recently this is not popular. is it likely i did any damage? no symptoms.

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My father (age : 61) is tested reactive on hepatitis b antigen. is there any side-effect for him to take salmon oil & lecithin to lower cholesterol ?

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4 wks pregnet.why is it bad to take soy lecithin if iam having a boy? what do estogen levels have anything to do with that? is soy lecithin capsuls ok

A member asked:

Will taking a lecithin supplement increase risk of stroke and heart attack?

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Can i use lecithin to cleanse my gallbladder?

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I know lecithin contain choline - but how much?

A member asked:

I take lecithin on my own for my nervous system but is expired is it going to work for me, how long does it take for me to feel better?

A member asked:

What is lecithin and does it have health benefits?

A member asked:

Is there a healthy, or at least not unhealthy, source of lecithin for stabilizing? i have a bad feeling about soy lecithin because of soy estrogens.

A member asked:

Does lecithin works after expired date?

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