Shaklee +L Boost Lecithin Review
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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members Only10 human studies · 7 improved
No human study has tested lecithin by itself for aging or cell repair, and the amount of lecithin in this product is hidden in a blend, so we cannot tell whether it matches any studied dose. All the related trials used phospholipids, the main type of fat in lecithin, mixed with other ingredients. In 82 adults with borderline high cholesterol, 2 months of plant sterols with phospholipids lowered cholesterol and markers of oxidative damage, more than plant sterols alone [1]. In 25 older adults with mild memory problems, 12 weeks of omega-3 phospholipids with melatonin and tryptophan lowered oxidative damage in red blood cells, while placebo showed no change [2]. Two skin cream trials containing lecithin or phospholipids with plant extracts improved skin quality and reduced wrinkles, but these were creams, not a swallowed supplement [3][4]. A fortified milk drink with milk fat phospholipids in 244 exercising women gave mixed results, with no added gains in strength or inflammation [5]. Krill oil in 35 athletes did not clearly improve antioxidant capacity compared with placebo [6]. Overall, the study support is indirect and thin. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
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- In 244 middle-aged women doing exercise for 4 months, a fortified milk drink with milk fat phospholipids gave extra gains in some muscle, fat and balance measures but not in stair-climbing power, strength or inflammation, and the placebo group improved more on one oxidative stress marker.Effects of a multinutrient-fortified milk drink combined with exercise on functional performance, muscle strength, body …
- In 82 adults with borderline high cholesterol, 2 months of phytosterols with phospholipids lowered cholesterol, reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation versus placebo, with more benefit than phytosterols alone.Phytosterols and Phospholipids Synergistically Improve Lipid Metabolism and Oxidative Stress: Evidence From Animal Model…
- In 58 hospitalized people with severe psoriasis, about 5 weeks of coenzyme Q10, vitamin E and selenium in soy lecithin improved clinical condition and normalized oxidative stress markers faster than soy lecithin alone.Clinical and biochemical effects of coenzyme Q(10), vitamin E, and selenium supplementation to psoriasis patients.
- In 40 women, 4 to 8 weeks of a skin cream with phospholipids and botanicals improved skin quality and users appeared on average 3 years younger than their actual age.Unlocking the psycho-social-dermal axis: A double blinded randomized placebo controlled study unveiling the influence of…
- In 35 power training athletes, 12 weeks of krill oil raised omega-3 index and helped choline recovery after exercise, but the difference in antioxidant capacity change versus placebo was not significant.Krill-Oil-Dependent Increases in HS-Omega-3 Index, Plasma Choline and Antioxidant Capacity in Well-Conditioned Power Tra…
- In 25 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment, 12 weeks of DHA-phospholipids, melatonin and tryptophan lowered red blood cell oxidative damage markers and improved membrane fluidity, while placebo showed no change.Effects of DHA-phospholipids, melatonin and tryptophan supplementation on erythrocyte membrane physico-chemical properti…
- In 10 healthy older adults, about one month of a fish oil, ginseng and green tea blend in lecithin changed brain activity versus placebo, but cognitive test gains were not significantly different from placebo.A Combination of Essential Fatty Acids, Panax Ginseng Extract, and Green Tea Catechins Modifies Brain fMRI Signals in He…
- A 2% topical cream of thyme extract with lecithin, tested against placebo in a double-blind trial, reduced facial wrinkles and expression lines in women.A new phytocosmetic preparation from Thymus vulgaris stimulates adipogenesis and controls skin aging process: In vitro s…
- In laboratory studies of disc cells from degenerated spinal discs, phosphatidylcholine repaired cell membranes and reduced cell senescence; this was a cell study, not a human trial.Multiomics analysis reveals the potential of LPCAT1-PC axis as a therapeutic target for human intervertebral disc degene…
- In roundworms and human cell tests, boosting phosphatidylcholine (a lecithin-derived fat) through diet restored mitochondrial integrity in late life; human data were transcriptomic and metabolomic, not a supplement trial.Aging-associated decline of phosphatidylcholine synthesis is a malleable trigger of natural mitochondrial aging.
Review Totals and Summary
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Biohacker Summary
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Seven of the ten panelists spoke about lecithin, and they are split: four use or recommend it, while three lean toward caution or stay neutral. Those who use it prefer sunflower lecithin, usually about a teaspoon stirred into a pudding, smoothie, or homemade gummies, and they take it for choline, phospholipids, better fat absorption, emulsifying, brain support, and thinning bile. One says it may help when diet limits choline intake, and one pairs it with a recipe aimed at myelin and fertility but says liposomal forms work better. Soy lecithin draws the most caution: two warn against it, citing GMO sourcing, estrogen-like compounds, and a possible rise in a heart-risk marker called TMAO, and one warns that lecithin acts like a detergent that could disrupt the gut, though another found no microbiome damage and called it the safest emulsifier. Nobody said they stopped taking it, and doses beyond a teaspoon were not given.
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Dave Asprey · Lecithin · warns
- Warns against using soy lecithin as a source of choline because it is usually GMO and full of xenoestrogens.
- Dave Asprey discusses soy lecithin in comparison to sunflower lecithin.
- Used sunflower lecithin in their 'get some ice cream' recipe for fertility, but notes it doesn't work as well as liposomal forms.
- Recommends foods high in inositol, methionine, and choline, such as sunflower lecithin, for burning fat.
- Includes sunflower or soy lecithin in his 'get some ice cream' recipe because lots of lecithin is needed to form myelin.
- States that soybean lecithin can be bad because it has the same fatty acids as soybean oil, and while not as damaging as seed oils, it is not healthy and not recommended.
- Dave Asprey asks if soybean lecithin, which is a fat, is also bad.
Thomas DeLauer · Lecithin · warns
- Notes that lecithin is also considered a detergent and could potentially cause similar gut disruption to polysorbate, although it might be less potent.
- Is pleased that most sugar-free gums are using soy lecithin, considering it one of the safer emulsifiers and not a concern despite his general dislike for soy.
- Recommends opting for soy lecithin or sunflower lecithin in foods instead of polysorbates if an emulsifier is present.
- Notes that lecithin, including sunflower lecithin or soy lecithin, did not cause damage to the microbiome, so seeing it on an ingredient list is not a concern.
- Suggests looking for products that use lecithin as an emulsifier, stating it appears to be the safest option.
- Notes that lecithin, including soy and sunflower lecithin, seemed to have practically no impact on gut barrier function when compared to polysorbate 80, suggesting it is a safer emulsifier.
- Advises not to be freaked out by sunflower lecithin, as it is an acceptable emulsifier.
- Notes that soy lecithin is used to prevent clumping and does not contain the oils that would contribute omega-sixes from soy.
- States that soy lecithin isn't tremendously terrible as an emulsifier, but it still contains phytoestrogens which could arguably have a negative effect on the body.
- Notes that soy lecithin is an ingredient he would prefer to avoid in fat bombs.
Bryan Johnson · Lecithin · uses
- Uses sunflower lecithin as an ingredient in Nutty Pudding.
- Uses 1 teaspoon of sunflower lecithin in his Nutty Pudding for phospholipids and as a safe choline source.
- Includes sunflower lecithin in his Nutty Pudding, which he consumes an hour after his Super Veggie.
- Bryan Johnson uses 1 tsp of sunflower lecithin in his Nutty Pudding.
Ben Greenfield · Lecithin · uses
- Sometimes takes lecithin and experiments with different things.
- Recommends lecithin as a fantastic addition to a nootropic stack because it increases the synthesis of acetylcholine.
- Uses a little bit of lecithin powder in his homemade sleep gummies, taken before bed, to help them emulsify and prevent clumping.
- Adds a teaspoon of sunflower lecithin to his smoothie, stating it helps absorb lipids better and lends a nice texture.
- Ben Greenfield, referencing Ann Lewis Gittleman, recommends lecithin, specifically sunflower lecithin or non-GMO soy lecithin, to thin bile and address gallbladder issues, gallstones, and heart health, suggesting it can be added to a morning smoothie.
- Ben Greenfield blends Pau d'arco tea and turmeric with a little bit of coconut oil, sunflower lecithin, or krill oil as a base for smoothies or to drink.
- Adds one to two tablespoons of organic sunflower lecithin to his smoothie as an emulsifying agent to achieve a really thick, pudding-like texture.
- Ben recommends soy lecithin granules for lowering the effects of menopause.
- Ben recommends taking lecithin before meals.
- Mentions sunflower lecithin as part of their stable lipid blend.
Dr. Mark Hyman · Lecithin · warns
- Advises to stay away from soy lecithin.
- Warns that lecithin in protein shakes can inadvertently raise TMAO levels.
- Points out that lecithin, including soy and egg lecithin, also contributes to TMAO formation, similar to red meat.
Dr. Eric Berg · Lecithin · neutral
- Mentions lecithin as a compound in egg yolk that helps mobilize cholesterol out of the body.
- States that 22 percent of bile is made out of lecithin, which is a choline compound that helps break down fat and cholesterol.
- Explains that eggs are loaded with lecithin, which acts as an antidote to cholesterol, helping to increase HDL and counter excess cholesterol in the body.
- Mentions that eggs contain lecithin, which he describes as an antidote to cholesterol.
- Recommends lecithin, found in eggs, as it helps break down fat in the liver.
- Mentions that lecithin, found in eggs, is another antidote for cholesterol to keep it in check.
- Notes that egg yolk is high in lecithin, which helps soften hands and acts as an antidote to cholesterol.
- Recommends fats high in lecithin, such as egg yolks, for liver health.
- Discusses the 11 benefits of lecithin, describing it as a fat-like substance found in all cells, primarily in egg yolk.
- Recommends consuming lecithin from whole food sources like eggs, beef, or organ meats for its benefits on brain health, ADHD, memory issues, dementia, ticks, tremors, neurological issues, hair structure, reversing fatty liver, triggering bile release, SIBO, reducing HDL, increasing sperm count, improving fertility, skin issues like acne and psoriasis, lung function, cardiovascular function, regulating lipids, and as an anti-inflammatory that helps reduce gallstone risk.
Andrew Huberman · Lecithin · neutral
- Lists lecithin as a nootropic that increases cholinergic system activity to increase energy without impacting blood glucose.
Peter Attia · Lecithin · recommends
- Would recommend supplementing with lecithin in situations where dietary restrictions prevent adequate choline intake, due to its lower likelihood of generating TMAO.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 3 for Healthy Aging
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Body systems: Cardiovascular system, Nervous system, Skin, Cellular metabolism
Combine with: Combine with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.
Supplement Facts
Total Carbohydrates 1 g · Phosphorus 60 mg · Lecithin 3.1 g
| Calories | 35 | |
| Total Fat | 3 g | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | |
| Lecithin | 3.1 g | † |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Water.
Directions: Directions: Take 6 softgels daily.
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