Soy lecithin is a herbal medicine that contributes to women's health because, through its composition rich in isoflavones, it is able to replace the lack of estrogens in the bloodstream, thereby counteracting the symptoms of PMS and alleviating the symptoms of menopause.
It can be found in capsule form and should be taken throughout the day during meals, but despite being a natural medication should only be taken under the advice of the gynecologist.
What is it for
Lecithin is a type of natural fat obtained during the production of soybean oil, and is rich in choline, inositol, phosphatides and essential polyunsaturated fatty acids. Its main health benefits are:
- Regulate hormone production;
- Relieve the symptoms of menopause;
- Combat headache by being rich in omega-3 and omega-6;
- Fight high cholesterol by stimulating fat metabolism;
- Maintain liver health and prevent fat accumulation;
- Improve memory and stimulate the brain, because it contains choline;
- Increases metabolism, aiding in weight loss;
- Improves memory in case of Alzheimer's;
- Reduces cholesterol by lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease;
- It improves the physical performance of some athletes helping to decrease fatigue and fatigue.
In addition to the supplement, soy lecithin can also be found as an additive in products such as biscuits, chocolates, ice cream, margarine and sweets.
Check out other completely natural ways of fighting the symptoms of PMS or the discomforts of menopause.
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How to take
It is generally recommended to consume 2 capsules of lecithin 3 times a day, along with a little common water, during meals. But the dose ranges from 0.5g to 1g per day,
being able to increase up to 2g per day.
Possible side effects
Soy lecithin is well tolerated and there is no unpleasant effect after use.
When not to take
Soy lecithin should only be consumed during pregnancy and breastfeeding as recommended by a doctor. In addition, attention should be paid to the appearance of symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat and lips, red spots on the skin and itching, since they indicate allergy to lecithin, and it is necessary to stop supplementation and go to the doctor.
Nutritional information
The following table shows information equivalent to 4 capsules of 500 mg of soy lecithin.
| Quantity in 4 capsules | |||
| Energy: 24, 8 kcal | |||
| Protein | 1.7 g | Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | - | Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 2.0 g | Poly Unsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
In addition to lecithin, daily soy consumption also helps prevent heart disease and cancer, so see the benefits of soy and how to consume it.
