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Soy Lecithin exists in small amounts in many different products without affecting health. Some evidence on the benefits of soy lecithin in lowering cholesterol, choline supplementation still needs to be studied further.
1. What is Soy Lecithin?
Lecithin is a food additive that is processed from many different sources, mainly from soybeans. It is commonly used as an emulsifier and antioxidant when added to foods.
Like other food additives, many people also doubt the benefits that soy lecithin brings to the body. However, currently there is no clear evidence about the harmful effects of lecithin to the body.
2. Where is soy lecithin found?
Soy lecithin is found in supplements, ice cream and dairy products, infant formula, bread, margarine and other convenience foods. In other words, it's possible you've been consuming soy lecithin without realizing it.
3. Soy Lecithin Lowers Cholesterol?
Soy lecithin is added by many people to their daily meals to lower cholesterol. In an animal study treated with soy lecithin, these animals experienced a reduction in LDL (bad) cholesterol, without a decrease in HDL (good) cholesterol.
Another study found similar in humans, 42% reduction in total cholesterol and up to 56% reduction in LDL cholesterol. However, currently, studies on the cholesterol-lowering effects of soy lecithin are limited.
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4. Soy Lecithin Choline Supplement?
Choline is an essential nutrient and is part of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It is found in many foods, including soy lecithin in the form of phosphatidylcholine.
Without proper choline intake, people can suffer from organ dysfunction, fatty liver and muscle damage.
5. Can soy lecithin be used for people with soy allergy?
Although soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, most allergens are removed during the manufacturing process. However, people with a high level of soy allergy should use caution.
In general, soy lecithin is quite safe for health because its content in food is very small, not likely to cause harm to the body.
6. Lecithin made from genetically modified soybeans?
Some people are concerned about lecithin made from genetically modified soybeans. If this is a concern, you can look for lecithin products made with organic soybeans.
In addition, lecithin in soybeans is a natural ingredient, however, during processing, manufacturers may add chemical solvents to extract lecithin.
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Reference source: healthline.com
