Foods - Lecithin - Ailments / Situations Where Used

As an emulsifier, lecithin helps lower LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins), i.e., "bad", cholesterol levels by dispersing the fat in water where it is then removed from the body. Lecithin protects against atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease by reducing fatty buildup on artery walls and vital organs. If you are taking niacin for high serum cholesterol and triglycerides, you should consider including lecithin in your diet as well. Lecithin also protects cells from premature aging and disease resulting from oxidative damage.

Due to its nutritional composition, lecithin increases energy levels and helps treat some nervous system disorders, including Alzheimer's Disease. It is a valuable dietary addition for elderly people as it protects against memory loss and promotes overall brain function.

Lecithin treats liver damage caused by alcoholism and restores correspondingly depleted choline levels to the body.

Lecithin may also prove beneficial in treating immune system disorders, AIDS, and chronic fatigue syndrome. In these situations, egg lecithin may prove more effective.