The Solgar Lipotropic Factors is a dietary supplement in tablets. The daily dose of three tablets provides 1000mg inositol as myo-inositol, 1000mg L-methionine and 1000mg choline bitartrate, corresponding to 410mg elemental choline. The package contains 100 tablets, i.e. approximately 33 daily doses.
It is aimed at adults who want to boost their choline intake, a nutrient that often falls short in the diet, and combine it with inositol and methionine in one formulation. It suits those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, as the richest sources of choline are eggs, liver and meat.
The term lipotropic is traditionally used in nutritional science for substances that participate in the metabolism of lipids within the body. Choline is the most well-documented member of this group. It is a structural component of phosphatidylcholine, a key phospholipid of cell membranes, and participates in the synthesis of very low density lipoproteins, the particles by which the liver transports lipids through the circulation. It is also a precursor of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.
Choline also donates methyl groups, via betaine, to the homocysteine cycle, where it meets L-methionine, the sulfur-containing amino acid that is at the other end of the same pathway. Inositol, finally, is a polyol that participates in membrane phospholipids and intracellular signaling systems. Of the three, only choline has approved health claims in the European Union.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, it is a combination of choline, inositol and L-methionine designed to support metabolic function, along with a balanced diet and regular exercise. The company states:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Inositol and L-methionine do not have an approved health claim by EFSA and remain the subject of research, so they are not accompanied by a promise of effect on weight, mood or blood lipids.
The composition does not contain vitamins or minerals, so the only ingredient with approved claims in the formulation is choline.
It suits adults who want to cover their choline intake, especially when their diet is poor in eggs, fish and meat. It suits vegans and vegetarians, as plant-based diets generally provide lower amounts of choline. It suits those who monitor their diet in combination with exercise and want to add these three components. It also suits those looking for a gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free formulation.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. It is not intended as a weight loss aid, nor for the management of elevated cholesterol, triglycerides or diagnosed liver disease. For these, consult a doctor.
Main ingredients per daily dose of 3 tablets: Inositol (myo-inositol) 1000mg, L-methionine 1000mg, choline bitartrate 1000mg, providing 410mg elemental choline.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, gum cellulose, carnauba wax, vegetable glycerine from palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
Free from: sugar, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: For adults, three tablets daily, preferably with a meal.
With three tablets a day, the 100-tablet package lasts for about 33 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. In diagnosed liver disease or on a blood lipid regimen, take only under medical guidance. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Three, preferably with a meal. All quantities on the label refer to this dose.
About 33 days at the recommended dose of three tablets per day.
Four hundred and ten milligrams of elemental choline, from 1000mg choline bitartrate. The distinction is important, as the salt weighs more than the choline itself.
No. The product is not intended as a weight loss aid and none of its ingredients have an approved weight loss claim.
Yes. The formulation is declared vegan and does not contain dairy, soy, wheat or yeast.
It is the most common form of inositol in nature and in the human organism, a polyol that participates in the phospholipids of cell membranes.
Usually yes, but if your multivitamin already contains choline or inositol, check the total intake with your pharmacist.
Solgar recommends taking it preferably with a meal, which also helps with better stomach tolerance.
* Health claims for choline approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Inositol and L-methionine do not have an approved health claim by EFSA. The references to their benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients per daily dose: choline, inositol, L-methionine, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus. The exact quantities and the complete list of excipients are not recorded on the current product page, we refer to the packaging for the full label.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: For adults, three tablets per day, preferably with a meal.
With three tablets per day, the 100 tablet package is sufficient for approximately 33 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. In diagnosed liver disease or on blood lipid treatment, intake is only under medical guidance. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
