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Lecithin (Soy / Sunflower)
A naturally occurring phospholipid found in soybeans and sunflowers that helps your body digest fats and supports healthy cell membranes.
Benefits
- +Supports healthy cholesterol levels and fat digestion
- +May help emulsify fats in the digestive tract
- +Provides choline, important for brain health
- +Supports cell membrane integrity
- +May help with dry, chapped skin when taken internally
- +Sunflower lecithin is a good soy-free alternative
Dosage & Cost
Range1200–2400 mg/day
TimingWith meals
Daily cost0.10–0.30
Often taken as granules mixed into food or smoothies. Sunflower lecithin has a milder taste and avoids soy concerns.
Side Effects
- !Digestive upset or loose stools at high doses
- !Soy lecithin may be an issue for those with soy sensitivity (sunflower lecithin is an alternative)
- !Rare: allergic reactions in people with soy allergies
Food Sources
- • Soybeans and soy products
- • Egg yolks
- • Sunflower seeds
- • Wheat germ
- • Peanuts
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