Lecithin is a dietary supplement claimed to be beneficial for many conditions, including high cholesterol. This eMedTV page describes other potential benefits of lecithin, explores its safety and effectiveness, and lists its potential side effects.
Lecithin is claimed to be beneficial for a number of conditions, including anxiety and dementia. This eMedTV resource lists other potential lecithin benefits, explores how the supplement may work, and discusses the use of this product in children.
Potential lecithin side effects include abdominal pain or fullness, diarrhea, and nausea. As this eMedTV segment explains, people with egg or soy allergies may also develop allergic reactions to lecithin (since lecithin is derived from egg or soy).
Many people may wonder, "Does lecithin work?" As this eMedTV resource explains, the effectiveness of lecithin for most uses is not currently known, although early studies suggest that the supplement probably does not work for most conditions.
At this time, a safe and effective lecithin dosage has not been established. This page on the eMedTV site explains what lecithin doses have been used in clinical studies and offers general dosing information for the dietary supplement.
It is not known if other supplements or drugs will interact with lecithin. Drug interactions, as this eMedTV page explains, are possible but may not be known at this time. Tell your doctor about other drugs you are taking before using lecithin.
Many people may question, "Is lecithin safe?" This page from the eMedTV library discusses the safety of lecithin supplements and offers important warnings and precautions to be aware of before using (and purchasing) these products.
Currently, very little is known about the effects of a lecithin overdose. This article from the eMedTV site explores the possible symptoms of an overdose with lecithin supplements and describes the supportive care treatment options that are available.
It is currently not known if lecithin supplements are safe for pregnant women. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on lecithin and pregnancy, and explores some of the potential risks and benefits of using supplements while pregnant.
It is not known if lecithin supplements are safe for breastfeeding women and their infants. This eMedTV article includes more information on lecithin and breastfeeding, and explores potential risks and benefits of using the supplement while nursing.
