When medical researchers use the term “lecithin,” they are referring to a purified substance called phosphatidyl choline (PC) that belongs to a special category of fat-soluble substances called phospholipids.
Author: Daily Vitamins / Category: VitaminsLecithin/Phosphatidyl Choline
Treatments:
High homocysteine Liver cirrhosis Neural tube defects (prevention) Tardive dyskinesia Alzheimer’s disease Bipolar disorder Gallbladder attacks Hepatitis High cholesterol
Common Symptoms:
Although choline deficiencies have been artificially induced in people, little is known about human deficiency in the real world.
Dosages:
Small amounts of choline are present in many B-complex and multivitamin supplements.
Side Effects:
With several grams of choline per day, some people will experience abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or nausea. Supplementing choline in large amounts (over 1,000 mg per day) can lead to a fishy body odor. PC does not have this effect. Depression has been reported as a side effect in people taking large amounts of choline, such as 9 grams per day. The body uses both PC and pantothenic acid to form acetylcholine. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with Lecithin/Phosphatidylcholine/Choline.