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| Introduction |
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| Lecithin contains compounds that are responsible for maintaining the health of cell membranes. With insufficient lecithin, the cell wall may harden, thus limiting the flow of nutrients in or wastes out of the cell. This situation contributes to premature aging of the cells. Lecithin's components are also involved in other crucial cell functions.
Lecithin is found in egg yolks, soybeans, nuts and organ meats.
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| Reported Uses |
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Research suggests that some components of lecithin may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.(1) It may also support the liver as it recovers after damage from alcohol, viruses and other toxins.(2) These benefits may also extend to the stomach and intestines. Lecithin has been used to protect these organs from toxins and the damaging effects of some drug therapies, including extensive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen.(3, 4)
Lecithin may also contribute to the fight against cardiovascular diseases. Studies suggest that two of the key compounds in lecithin may lower cholesterol and lower homosysteine levels, which are a risk factors for heart disease.(5, 6)
Finally, lecithin has been used orally to treat psoriasis and it may improve physical performance over extended periods of exercise or exertion.(7, 8)
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| Dosage Info |
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| Dosage Range |
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Most Common Dosage |
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Dosage Forms |
| 1-10 grams daily. |
2 grams daily. |
Liquids, softgels, capsules, and loose granules. |
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| Toxicities & Precautions |
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| Be sure to tell your pharmacist, doctor or other health care providers about any dietary supplements you are taking. There may be a potential for interactions or side effects. |
General
This dietary supplement is considered safe when used in accordance with proper dosing guidelines. |
Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding
To date, the medical literature has not reported any adverse effects related to fetal development during pregnancy or to infants who are breast-fed. Yet little is known about the use of this dietary supplement while pregnant or breast-feeding. Therefore, it is recommended that you inform your healthcare practitioner of any dietary supplements you are using while pregnant or breast-feeding.
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Age Limitations
To date, the medical literature has not reported any adverse effects specifically related to the use of this dietary supplement in children. Since young children may have undiagnosed allergies or medical conditions, this dietary supplement should not be used in children under 10 years of age unless recommended by a physician. |
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| Footnotes |
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1 Guan ZZ. Activity of Phosphatidylethanolamine-N-methyltransferase in Brain Affected by Alzheimer's Disease. Neurochem Int. Jan1999;34(1):41-47.
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2 Paniachik J, et al. Dilinoleoylphosphatidylcholine Decreases Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation. J Lab Clin Med. Apr1999;133(4):342-48.
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3 Anand BS, et al. Phospholipid Association Reduces the Gastric Mucosal Toxicity of Aspirin in Human Subjects. Am J Gastroenterol. Jul1999;94(7):1818-22.
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4 Leyck S, et al. Improvement of the Gastric Tolerance of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs by Polyene Phosphatidylcholine (Phospholipon 100). Eur J Pharmacol. Oct1985;117(1):35-42.
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5 Emmert JL, et al. Hepatic Betaine-homocysteine Methyltransferase Activity in the Chicken is Influenced by Dietary Intake of Sulfur Amino Acids, Choline and Betaine. J Nutr. Aug1996;126(8):2050-58.
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6 Knuiman JT, et al. Lecithin Intake and Serum Cholesterol. Am J Clin Nutr. Feb1989;49(2):266-68.
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7 Abramovich AI. Use of the Preparation Essentiale for Treating Psoriasis Patients. Vestn Dermatol Venerol. Jul1984;(7):54-56.
8 Marriott BM, ed. Institute of Medicine. Conclusions and Recommendations. Food Components to Enhance Performance. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 1994:47-61.
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