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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

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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.

Answered 4/19/2015

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