Lecithin for Arterial Health: Benefits, Uses & Dosage

Natural supplements such as lecithin fight high cholesterol. Lecithin breaks down the cholesterol in your veins and arteries, clearing obstructions that decrease the blood flow. Lecithin also help prevents future cholesterol buildup. Lecithin contains a substance called choline, which many health specialists have labeled as a vitamin, according to Business Knowledge Source.

Things You'll Need

• Lecithin powder or capsules

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Instructions

• 1

  Stir two to four tablespoons of lecithin into juice or milk and take daily.

• 2

  Purchase lecithin capsules. Lecithin is terrible tasting, so if you cannot stand the taste of the powder, buy the capsules. These are more expensive, but a much more pleasant way to get the lecithin dose.

• 3

  Add powder as a topping over cold food.

• 4

  Eat natural sources of lecithin, such as fish, egg yolks, cauliflower, cabbage and soybeans. According to Lecithin Guide, the recommended daily intake of lecithin for women is 425 mg daily. For men, it is 550 mg daily.