Soy lecithin is a supplement claimed to be useful for treating Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. This eMedTV segment covers other benefits of soy lecithin, explores the effectiveness of this product, and lists its potential side effects.
Soy lecithin is claimed to be beneficial for treating high cholesterol, anxiety, and liver disease. This eMedTV resource lists other possible benefits of soy lecithin, explains how the supplement works, and explores its effectiveness.
Most reported soy lecithin side effects are problems with the digestive system. This article from the eMedTV Web site lists specific side effects of these supplements and also describes possible signs of an allergic reaction.
There is no standard recommended soy lecithin dosage. As this eMedTV Web page explains, only vague "trial and error" dosing information is available, so it is best to follow the dosage instructions on the label of your particular product.
It is currently not known if other drugs or supplements interact with soy lecithin. Drug interactions, as this eMedTV segment explains, are possible, though, as no studies have been done to specifically look for drug interactions with this product.
Talk to your doctor before taking soy lecithin if you have any chronic or severe medical condition. This eMedTV article provides other soy lecithin safety warnings and precautions, and offers information on who should not use this supplement.
