Soy Lecithin
•Last Updated: September 28 2022
Soy lecithin is a lecithin (a structural term for a triglyceride with one fatty acid replaced by phosphatic acid conjugates) which delivers a high level of phosphatidylserine (PS), phosphatidylcholine (PC), and phosphatidylinositol (PI).
Soy Lecithin is most often used for
Last Updated: September 28 2022
Soy Lecithin should not be confused with:
- Soy isoflavones (different molecule from same plant)
Supplementation of soy lecithin seems to be in the range of 500-2,000mg. While it does not require to be taken with a meal, it is usually recommended to do so out of prudency.
Alternatively, soy lecithin can be dosed in accordance with phosphatidylcholine dosing.
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