Soy lecithin, what exactly is it and why is it good to take it?

Soy lecithin is basically made up of phospholipids, fatty acids that are found naturally in the liver of animals and also in foods such as sesame, soy, flax or egg yolk, among others. Lecithin's main functions are to emulsify the fats we ingest (facilitating their expulsion), in addition to facilitating their digestion and dispersion in the blood. Soy lecithin provides elasticity to cell membranes and protects them from free radicals . In addition, it prevents cholesterol from accumulating in the arteries and facilitates the elimination of accumulated fat in the body. When we ingest lecithin, our body transforms it into choline, a component of vitamin B, essential for metabolizing fats and very important for maintaining good liver health , avoiding diseases such as cirrhosis, liver cancer and gallstones. Soy lecithin is also rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that prevents the degradation of brain neurotransmitters, vision cells and helps strengthen the nervous system. An intake of 2 to 3 teaspoons of granulated soy lecithin daily is recommended. We can take it mixed in yogurt, juices, milk or alone. Especially, it is recommended to all those people who have high cholesterol levels, who suffer from stress, are overweight, hyperactivity or who carry out intense intellectual activity or have memory problems.