Hi Celcius.

All of my old health books recommend Soy Lecithin. I'm opposed to soy, itself, but there are so many great results from the Lecithin. I buy NOW Brand non-GMO. It's one of those wonder foods like Wheat Germ & BSM.

Some clips from my Lecithin file:



Dr. N.A. Ferri, an eminent physician remarks - “Lecithin has a versatile function in life. It is an extremely important factor in the digestion and oxidation of fats, thus creating more muscle and glandular activity, resulting in greater body exertion and less fat accumulations. Lecithin is essential not only for tissue integrity of the nervous and glandular system in all living cells, but has been regarded as also the most effective generator and regenerator of great physical, mental and glandular activity. Shattered nerves, depleted brain power, waning activity of vital glands, find in lecithin, especially in the cellular structure of the nervous system and endocrine glands a source of dynamic energy.”

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Lecithin is the most abundant of the phospholipids. It is a fatty food substance, which serves as a structural material for every cell in the body. It is an essential constituent of the human brain and nervous system. It forms 30 per cent of the dry weight of the brain and 17 per cent of the nervous system.
Lecithin is also an important component of the endocrine glands and the muscles of the heart and kidneys. It makes up 73 per cent of the total liver fat. Nervous, mental or glandular overactivity can consume lecithin faster than its replacement. This may render a person irritable and exhausted. It is, therefore, of utmost importance to add lecithin to the diet, if the body’s own supply decreases as in old age or working under stress.


It has been suggested that its intake in sufficient amounts can help rebuild those cells and organs which need it. Lecithin helps to maintain their health once they are repaired. It may mean that a deficiency of lecithin in the diet may be one of the causes of ageing and that its use may be beneficial in retar- ding the ageing process.

Edward R. Hewith in his book, The Years Between 75 and 90 says, ” with older people the fats remain high in the blood for from five to seven hours and in some cases as long as 20 hours, thus giving the fats more time to become located in the tissues. If lecithin is given to older people Lecithin - An Amazing Youth Element - before a fatty meal, it has been found that the fats in the blood return to normal in a short time, in the same way they do in younger people.”

In some cases, the cosmetic effect of lecithin does as much for the mental outlook of persons as it does for their physical well-being. It has been found to eliminate the yellow or yellow- brown plaques on the skin or around the eyes caused by fatty deposits. It is a natural tranquilliser which
is beneficial in ner- vous exhaustion. It can produce great alertness in elderly people.


Some studies have indicated that lecithin increases the gamma globulin in the blood. This helps fight infection. It provides an increased immunity against pneumonia. It has also been found to lower blood pressure in some people. IN combination with vitamin E, it has proved helpful in lowering the requirements of insulin in diabetics. It has also proved valuable in the treatment of certain skin ailments, including acne, eczema and psoriasis.
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Phosphatidylcholine (PC) has been studied by German researchers who found that PC is highly beneficial to the mucosal lining of the digestive tract, preventing or healing lesions and reducing the incidence of stomach ache. They found that PC was more effective than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in reducing gastric mucosal lesions.

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The reason that Lecithin is claimed to help in fat loss is because of the rich supply of choline in Lecithin. Choline is believed to be able to help in the body ability to burn fat and metabolize fat in the body more efficiently. Lecithin is also said to be able to convert fat into water-soluble fat and be disposed from the body.


The are also various other benefits supplementing with Lecithin weight loss pills like lowering cholesterol, preventing heart disease, curing memory lapse and stroke. Lecithin is also have been known to use in the treatment of AIDS, gallstones and hepatitis.


Supplementing with Lecithin pills can also so aid in memory health, gives you softer skin and also help keep the heart healthy and increase blood circulation.


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Phospholipids/Phosphatides
Phospholipids or phosphatides are natural surfactants and emulsifiers consisting of an alcohol such as glycerol, one or two molecules of fatty acid, and a phosphoric acid compound. They are found in all plants and animals and include such substances as lecithin, cephalin, and sphingomyelin. Lecithin is a significant constituent of brain and nervous tissue consisting of a mixture of diglycerides of stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids, linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid.

Lecithin helps prevent oxygen starvation and moisturizes the skin.

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Soy Lecithin Granules: (Emulsifys fat in our bodies) Sharpens the Brain waves for a photographic memory.
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The cholinergic system cooperates with salt to make the body-electric work. Acetylcholine controls the show: it regulates concentration and filters out distracting noises and other stimuli. Without it, we can’t think clearly: we’d be flooded with a million different sources of stimulation. We wouldn’t be able to sleep either, and we would be wakened by the noise of every creak and bump in the night.

Acetylcholine is the brain chemical that allows clear thinking and concentration. It allows us to sort out the important and distinguish from the trivial.

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DOCTOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

Dr. Atkins:
Supplemental: 1 teaspoon of concentrated lecithin daily.
Neurological problems: 1 - 4 teaspoons of concentrated lecithin daily.
Memory enhancement: 1 - 4 teaspoons of concentrated lecithin daily.

Dr. Balch:
Age spots: 1 tbsp. three times daily with meals of lecithin granules or 1,200mg three times daily with meals of lecithin capsules.
Aging: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily.
Alcoholism: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals.
Aluminum toxicity: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals.
Alzheimer's disease: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals.
Autism: 500 - 2,000mg of choline daily.
Breast cancer: 100mg of choline daily with a vitamin B complex (Do not exceed this amount.).
Cardiovascular disease: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 2,400mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals. Take with vitamin E.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals.
Chemical poisoning: 50mg three times daily.
Chronic fatigue syndrome: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals.
Circulatory problems: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 2,400mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals.
Cirrhosis: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals. Choline - follow label directions.
Down syndrome: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 2,400mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals. Choline - 100mg daily with a vitamin B complex.
Fibromyalgia syndrome: follow label directions on lecithin.
Gallbladder disease: 1tbsp of lecithin granules three times daily before meals or 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form three times daily before meals.
Glaucoma: 1,000 - 2,000mg daily with inositol or follow label directions on lecithin.
Obesity: follow label directions on choline.

Dr. Barney:
Alzheimer's disease: 100mg of lecithin three times daily with meals.
Angina: 6 grams of lecithin with meals.
Gallstones: 1,000mg of lecithin with each of three meals.
Glaucoma: take lecithin as directed.
Migraine headaches: take lecithin as directed.
Stroke: 100mg of lecithin three times daily with meals.
Wrinkles: take lecithin as directed.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Alzheimer's disease: 1,200mg of lecithin twice daily with meals.
Cirrhosis: 500mg of choline daily until recovery is complete.
Fibrocystic breast disease: 350mg of choline twice daily with meals.
Fibroids, uterine: 500mg of choline twice daily with meals.
Gallbladder problems: 1,200mg of lecithin in capsule form or 1 - 2 teaspoons of liquid with each meal.
Glaucoma: 350mg of choline twice daily.
Hepatitis: 250mg of phosphatidylcholine or choline citrate twice daily until recovery is complete.
High blood pressure: 1,200mg of lecithin two or three times daily with meals.
Memory problems: 200 -350mg two or three times daily and 1,200mg of lecithin two or three times daily with meals.
Obesity: 1,200mg of lecithin twice daily with meals.
Pancreatitis: 1,200mg with the largest meal of the day.
Stroke: 1,200mg two or three times daily with meals.

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Lecithin is said to have been given in rickets, dyspepsia, neurasthenia, diabetes, anemia and tuberculosis, according to a standard Medical Dictionary. Lecithin also acts as a solvent for gall stones.