Ingredients: 100% Soy Lecithin Granules, free from artificial colors, flavours and preservatives.
The most commonly cited lecithin benefits include:
Cholesterol Reduction: Research indicates that a diet rich in lecithin may increase good HDL cholesterol and lower bad LDL cholesterol.
Improved Immune Function: Supplementing with soy lecithin may increase immune function, particularly in people with diabetes, due to increased activity of the natural cancer killing cells, macrophages and lymphocytes.
Trusted SourceBetter Digestion: 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.
Trusted SourceResearch 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 mucusPeople with ulcerative colitis have 70 percent less PC than people with other forms of IBD or those without the disease.Although research is lacking, anecdotal evidence suggests that people with digestive distress caused by issues other than ulcerative colitis may also benefit from lecithin use.Enhanced Cognitive Function: Choline, a component of phosphatidylcholine, plays a role in brain development and may improve memory. Because of the effect of chlorine on the brain, it has been proposed that lecithin may be beneficial for those with neurologic disorders including dementia.
As a Breast Feeding Aid: To help prevent mastitis and difficulty nursing, the Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation recommend that people who experience recurrent blocked milk ducts take 1,200 mg of lecithin four times a day as a preventative measure.
As a Dietary/Cooking Ingredient: Lecithin Granules contain nutrient-rich omega 3, as well as fibre for a healthy gut. Suitable for vegetarians. Soy lecithin granules can be used as an alternative to flour in baking, as a thickening agent for gravies, soups and stews, and as a substitute for egg yolk in cakes and other dishes.
Caution:We don't recommend supplemental lecithin for those with soy or eggs allergies.