Comments on: Soy Lecithin Benefits for Cellular Function & Lowering Cholesterol

By: Heather Becker

Heather Becker — Thu, 24 May 2018 17:26:32 +0000

Does soy lecithin need to be refrigerated?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 05 May 2018 23:23:18 +0000

In reply to Heather. Crazy. I just found out by an elimination diet that it does the same for me also. It normally effects me within hours, if not immediately, if I consume a lot of it.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:41:31 +0000

Could anyone elaborate more on this please “elevated brain/body weight ratios” – meaning, the rats were heavier?

JJ Virgin says there is no soy protein in soy lecithin, yet here it states that there is some proteins in lecithin.. I wonder if I’m reacting to it.. I started taking non-GMO soy lecithin to help me sleep and while it seems to be helping I have gained about 3 pounds.. nothing else in my diet has changed, still the same activity levels, etc. I wonder……

By: Anna Van

Anna Van — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:59:50 +0000

Dr. Axe, I just read your article about soy lecithin. Please consider a brief article about sunflower lecithin. Lethikos, a US manufacturer, is claiming that their 100% Natural, non-GMO liquid sunflower lecithin is processed without using chemicals and it is free of glyphosate residue. Would this be a better alternative to soy lecithin? Thank you.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:49:56 +0000

In reply to Steven. Casual observation; men that produce the most ejaculate (why you want that, I don't know) seem to have a higher rate of prostate cancer. Check on that theory...for scientific purposes, of course.

By: John Burlingame

John Burlingame — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:31:06 +0000

In reply to His mom. The soy with protein gives me a brain fog, Soy without the protein, Soy lecithin robs me of my short term memory and a entire list of other neurological issues.. for the brief moment its in my system if I'm lucky enough to drink it in a fluid. I can flush it out in 2 hours with soy free water. And yes there is water with soy in it, out there. It's in almost all sodas, Simply Orange juice and all sports drinks.

By: John Burlingame

John Burlingame — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:22:39 +0000

In reply to His mom. Hi, cant come into contact with soy, soy lecithin. Its fed to chickens, and makes it into the eggs. There is soy free fed chickens, you will have to google it. If he that sensitive to it, he may be like me. Living a life soy free is a costly lifestyle. I haven't eaten fast food since 6/2014. All breads contain soy from the store but only one dont. Gluten free udi's contain no soy. Soy will also be in the toothpaste, mouthwash and depending on the age, throw out any chewables, aspirin or vitamin pills. Search out a local compounding shop to have soy/soy lecithin removed from any medical he needs to take. I have a Facebook page with crossbones (Soy lecithin), detailed diet of soy free. Some items to avoid at all cost.

By: John Burlingame

John Burlingame — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:12:36 +0000

Hi my name is john I’m 45 years old. Live in TX. And I had dementia for the most part. Luck be have it I hate doctors. My dementia was killing me. I was to the point I jackknifed my truck with my trailer attached 4 times. Because my short term memory was that bad. I finally was to a point a bullet was a good choice. By dumb luck I tried a caveman diet. Then tried a gluten free diet. Something I did made my memory get better. Trial and error has resulted me finding the root cause of my dementia. I’m dementia free at this point. But it comes at a great cost. The thing causing my dementia is an ingredient. Which is in everything. If by chance I come back in contact with it. Air, taste, blood, takes 8 seconds for the full force of dementia to hit me. Only when I drink fluids to remove it from my system do I feel once again normal. (Soy lecithin) is my killer. I’ve tried looking into finding anyone knows about soy and dementia. Throwing emails at anything waiting for something to stick. I’m only looking because I now cannot work with wood let alone everything else I used to love to do. Can’t work on my truck, the oils contain soy. Paint has soy. Neosporin and everything medical has soy. I’m only soy free now out of great cost. I had to remove a root canal. The tooth contained soy. All my meds are compounded including my aspirin. All foods are regulated. Only issue I have now is everything outside my house. I’m trapped.

By: John Burlingame

John Burlingame — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:10:18 +0000

In reply to Daniel. Soy gives me dementia when I come into contact with it.

By: Wai

Wai — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:30:26 +0000

Soya Lecithin , Soya Flour is that ok for G6PD difficient

By: Steven

Steven — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:41:48 +0000

In reply to Rose. I take soy lecithin supplements to increase the volume and intensity of my ejaculate, and I can assure you that it works, but I'd be happy to have you test my theory... for scientific purposes, of course.

By: His mom

His mom — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 04:00:13 +0000

Is it possible to be sensitive to soy lecithin but fine with soy protein? My asd kid has a horrible aggressive behavior to lecithin but can eat a chicken sandwich with soy protein? I don’t get it. Any theories?

By: Helena

Helena — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:43:02 +0000

There have been several previous and unanswered questions about sunflower lecithin. I will try also. How do the therapeutic results of the PS in sunflower lecithin compare to the soy lecithin? Do you recommend supplementing with sunflower lecithin or straight PS supplements?

By: dewitt

dewitt — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 04:44:28 +0000

thank you for doing the brain work and sharing this with me!

By: dk350

dk350 — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:55:20 +0000

soy lecithin may be responsible for irritable bowl syndrome and your body retaining belly fat i have personally suffered digestive problems and constant bloating stomach cramping and diarrhea non stop every day since they switched from corn needed to make ethanol fuel to soy beans years ago and have been sick ever since now soy , soy lecithin , and soybean oil is in nearly every food or food product we eat someone needs to investigate if this is making people sick and fat in america today !

By: Irena

Irena — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:44:01 +0000

very good information.Thanks a lot

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:17:22 +0000

Smh … stop comparing humans to rats!! These tests are useless
this info is bizare and a waste of my time!
There has never been not one human study showing soy bad for human beings

By: Jody Naumann

Jody Naumann — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:47:32 +0000

What about Soy Lecithin in vegan butter?

By: Lolana

Lolana — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 07:52:02 +0000

I’m not seeing lecithin supplements that say they are fermented.
Are you saying all those supplements are bad?
I am sure they are helping me.

By: Astor Minigan

Astor Minigan — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 15:40:29 +0000

Soy – as in Monsanto soybeans. Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup Ready soybeans, engineered to withstand its own blockbuster herbicide, contain more herbicide residues than their non-GMO counterparts. They also are nutritionally inferior. Source peer-reviewed journal “Food Chemistry.” So do you trust Monsanto?

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:11:43 +0000

In reply to Irving Stephenson. Yes

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 02:50:59 +0000

Should I totally avoid soy lecithin, if I am on Anastrozole? I had breast cancer and the medication is removing estrogen from my body.

By: Lynn Raia

Lynn Raia — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:00:38 +0000

Soy is detrimental to people with G6PD deficiency. Unfortunately, the soy lecithin is in just about everything we eat. It is nearly impossible to find products without it.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 20:51:03 +0000

Soy is GMO and for that fact I stay the hell away from it. I just noticed that those A-hole food corps like celestial tea are now putting soy lethicin in their tea. Most likely to give us tumors and cancer. Have to switch brands now!!!!!

By: JD

JD — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:27:42 +0000

In reply to Irving Stephenson. There is a good documentary on RT (Russian Television) which you can Google about the use of Glyphosate (the main active component in Monsantos Roundup)its use on an industrial scale in Soya farming and conditions observed in farm animals fed with soya based feeds. Not an especially scientific analysis; no indisputable connection demonstrated - but a lot of coincidences...

By: dan c

dan c — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:09:00 +0000

excellent quite helpful after reading Cleveland Clinic…have taken 4 large lecithin capsules per day for decades just had CRT-D implant

By: dan c

dan c — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:05:55 +0000

excellent am in hospital just got CRT-D implant have taken 4 large lecithin capsules per day for years and now read from Cleveland clinic al the bad stuff….you article was comprehensive and helpful

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:55:24 +0000

I know you may not be monitoring these comments anymore, but just in case: Is it true that using lecithin of any kind increases a person’s risk for stroke and heart attack? I’ve stopped using lecithin since reading this information online. Thank you!

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:30:14 +0000

Is Sunflower Lecithin okay?

By: Irving Stephenson

Irving Stephenson — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:43:38 +0000

In reply to Alma Stevens. Is there any Roundup(pesticides) in food grade soy lecithin?

By: Beverly Ann Stevens

Beverly Ann Stevens — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:25:18 +0000

Do you have recipes for making homemade raw and/or pasteurized GOAT’S MILK YOGURT?
Do your have to use different type of culture starter than you would use for cow’s milk?

By: Alyssia Kreischer

Alyssia Kreischer — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:25:20 +0000

In reply to Alyssia Kreischer. How do you feel about isagenix? Are the ingredients including soy lecithin beneficial to take in that manner or dangerous?***

By: Alyssia Kreischer

Alyssia Kreischer — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:23:58 +0000

How do you feel about isagenix? Are the ingredients including sou lecithin beneficial to take in that manner or damage toys?

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 19:00:09 +0000

Cliff notes version please…

By: Mary C

Mary C — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:16:23 +0000

Sorry forgot to add… Taking 3 to 6g lipo c made with non gmo soy lecithin DURING PREGNANCY

By: Mary C

Mary C — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:13:29 +0000

So what about consuming liposomal vitamin c made with gmo free soy lecithin? I take between 3 to 6g a day (two tablespoons). Please advise

By: Jay Davenport

Jay Davenport — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 18:39:28 +0000

Hi Doc
Great article
How about Sunflower Lecithin? Are there benefits?

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:08:21 +0000

My two year old vomits within hours of eating soy lecithin. And for the next couple of day after consuming it his scalp has a fishy smell. We had him tested for a soy allergy but it came back negative. Should we just caulk it up to a food intolerance or could there be something more serious going on?

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:56:52 +0000

My two year old vomits within a few hours of eating soy lecithin. We had an allergy test done for soy and it came back negative. Should we just caulk it up to a food intolerance or could there be something more serious doing on?

By: Brenda A-W

Brenda A-W — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 15:08:49 +0000

Is soy lecithin safe in vitamin E supplements if I have a family history of breast cancer? I have had a radical hysterectomy so I do not produce estrogen on my own.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:08:07 +0000

Thanks for all the amazing work you do! I wanted to comment to say that by doing an extensive elimination diet, I have pin pointed soy as the agent that wreaks havoc on my mood. Within 12-24 hours after consumption, I feel irritable and emotional without having reason. It’s similar to my monthly cycle. I’m not here to protest soy, I just wanted to comment to say that soy has an obnoxious affect on my system. Weird stuff!

By: Alma Stevens

Alma Stevens — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 19:34:58 +0000

Could you please tell me if the soy in livon labs products are safe to consume?

By: James

James — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:55:46 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. If using organic/non-GMO soy lecithin in smoothies, would you still recommend limiting intake?

By: Eric Brown

Eric Brown — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:55:26 +0000

Since 4 years ago, I have been on a vegan plus seafood diet (by choice). I live at home in a fishing community, and have a lot of wild ocean fish I catch to get protein from. However, I do work 1/2 the time away in a remote location, and it is more difficult to achieve my protein intake according to my preferred diet. I have also been using soy milk on my breakfast cereal in the mornings since this seems to be the one milk with a higher protein content. Is there an alternative milk I should be using that does contain a higher protein amount for my protein struggling diet? Would you have suggestions on protein supplements I can take with me to my workplace to help satisfy daily requirements? Thanks for any help!

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:13:43 +0000

In reply to lise sheehan. No, you'd have to check the label because different brands and products are different

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:28:39 +0000

In reply to JoAnn Biesemeyer. If it is non GMO

By: lise sheehan

lise sheehan — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:23:54 +0000

Hi, Do you know how much lecithen granules to consume to hit the sweet spot of 400 mg PAS referred to in the article?

By: JoAnn Biesemeyer

JoAnn Biesemeyer — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:02:49 +0000

How about soy lecithin in protien powders. Is this ok…..?