The Solgar Lecithin 1360mg is a dietary supplement in soft capsules, with 1360mg of soy lecithin per capsule. Lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids that naturally contains choline and inositol. The package contains 100 soft capsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to include lecithin in their daily diet, with flexible dosing, as the label allows for one to six capsules per day depending on the user's choice.
Every cell of the body is surrounded by a membrane, and this membrane is not made of simple fat but of phospholipids. These are molecules with a dual nature: one end of them is hydrophilic, i.e., attracted to water, and the other hydrophobic. This dual nature causes them to spontaneously organize into a bilayer and form the cell boundary.
Lecithin is just such a material, a mixture of phospholipids that includes phosphatidylcholine and is naturally found in soy, egg yolk, and liver. This same property makes it an emulsifier, a substance that allows fat and water to mix. Lecithin as such does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA, so it is described here in terms of its nature, without any promise of effect. The naturally contained choline contributes to the normal metabolism of lipids and to the maintenance of normal liver function*, provided it is taken in adequate amounts.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the company describes the formulation as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Lecithin does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains the subject of research.
The formulation is single-component: only soy lecithin, without the addition of vitamins or minerals. The soft capsule is chosen because lecithin is an oily substance and does not compress easily into a tablet.
The unusual feature here is the dosage range. The label provides for one to six soft capsules per day, i.e., from 1360mg to 8160mg of lecithin, depending on what the user wants to cover. The capsule shell contains bovine gelatin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians and vegans, while the lecithin itself comes from soy and is a declared allergen.
It suits adults who want a steady source of phospholipids and choline in their daily diet. It suits those who seek flexible dosing, from one to six capsules, to adjust intake. It suits people who do not regularly consume eggs or soy products. It is not suitable for those with a soy allergy, nor for vegetarians and vegans due to the bovine gelatin. It is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment.
Main ingredients: Soy lecithin 1360 mg per soft capsule. In 2 capsules 2720 mg, in 3 capsules 4080 mg and at the maximum dose of 6 capsules 8160 mg.
Other ingredients: Capsule shell (bovine gelatin, vegetable glycerine from palm kernel oil and coconut oil).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Attention, contains soy.
Form: soft capsules
Recommended dosage: For adults, one (1) soft capsule, up to six (6) times a day, with meals.
The duration of the package depends directly on the dose you choose. With one capsule per day, the 100 soft capsules cover about three months, while at the maximum dose of six capsules, they are sufficient for sixteen days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Avoid use if you have a soy allergy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or have health problems, especially liver disease or gallbladder. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
The label allows for one to six soft capsules per day, with meals. Ask your pharmacist which dose suits you.
No. The soft capsule shell contains bovine gelatin.
Yes, lecithin is derived from soy. Avoid use if you have a related allergy.
It is the main phospholipid of lecithin and the natural source of the choline it contains.
From sixteen days with six capsules to about three months with one capsule per day.
Yes, taking it with meals is the label's instruction, as it is an oily substance.
No. It is a dietary supplement and does not replace any medical treatment or diagnosis.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Lecithin does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and the references to its benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of human disease.
Nestlé Greece S.A.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients: Soy lecithin 1360 mg per soft capsule. In 2 capsules 2720 mg, in 3 capsules 4080 mg and at the maximum dose of 6 capsules 8160 mg.
Other ingredients: Capsule shell (bovine gelatin, vegetable glycerine from palm kernel oil and coconut oil).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Attention, contains soy.
Form: soft capsules
Recommended dosage: For adults, one (1) soft capsule, up to six (6) times a day, with meals.
The duration of the pack depends directly on the dose you choose. With one capsule per day, the 100 soft capsules cover approximately three months, while at the maximum dose of six capsules they are sufficient for sixteen days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Avoid use if you have an allergy to soy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or if you have health problems, especially liver or gallbladder disease. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
