Nutritional Guide

Why you need it?

Lecithin also known as choline is a very efficient natural emulsifier of fats which helps the metabolism to convert food fats into energy instead of building up in the body. Lecithin is a vital constituent of the lipoproteins that carry fat and cholesterol molecules in the blood stream. Lecithin supports synthesis of high-density lipoproteins (i.e., HDLP also know as "good" cholesterol) by the liver. Lecithin is a highly valuable supplement for those on a low cholesterol diet.

Deficiency Symptoms:

None known to date.

Good Food Sources:

Soybean oil, egg yolks, beef, liver, peanuts, corn, spinach, and whole grains.

Precautions

GRAS - Generally recognised as safe. No adverse reactions, side effects or overdose symptoms expected when taken within the recommended amounts.

The most common side effect of consuming too much choline is fishy body odor. This is rare and usually only if very large doses of choline are consumed (over 1,000mg per day).

Other side effects of consuming high doses of choline include; excessive sweating, upset stomach, increased salivation and deceased appetite.

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