Lecithin: A Fat That May Help Balance Cholesterol

Researchers and clinicians are increasingly interested in the potential benefits of lecithin for cardiovascular health.
Lecithin: A Fat That May Help Balance Cholesterol
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Fat may help your body balance cholesterol.

Lecithin, found in everyday foods such as egg yolks, soybeans, and sunflower seeds, is a fatty substance your body can’t function without—every cell membrane depends on it. However, researchers and clinicians are increasingly interested in what it might do for cardiovascular health, specifically how it affects cholesterol.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.