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

What else is Soy Lecithin known as?
Soy Lecithin should not be confused with:
Dosage information

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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