The drug "Lecithin" (cholinophosphoglyceride) is considered one of the most versatile food additives. It belongs to the category of complex lipids. The substance "Lecithin" is the basis of biological membranes in the human body. This component makes up 30% of brain tissue, 65% of the liver, 17% of nerve peripheral fibers. The drug "Lecithin" is an indispensable "building material" for the restoration of damaged cells. In addition, the component is involved in the production of hormones and the normal metabolism of cholesterol and fats.
Describing the drug "Lecithin", the instruction indicates its properties to restore the liver structure, including against the background of obesity of the liver, to regulate the secretion of bile. The tool prevents the formation of stones (calculi) in the gallbladder, prevents cirrhosis against the background of alcohol consumption.
The drug has a beneficial effect on the activity of the cardiovascular system. Means "Lecithin" instruction recommends use for the prevention of atherosclerosis. The drug effectively normalizes the concentration of triglycerides and cholesterol, improves brain activity, participates in neurotransmission (the process of transmission of impulses), and provides nutrition to the central nervous system.
Means "Lecithin" has a stimulating effect on the absorption of vitamins K, E, D and A in the digestive system.
The drug is considered an indispensable component of the diet of pregnant and lactating, due to the fact that it takes part in the formation and subsequent normal development of the brain and central nervous system of the fetus.
Means "Lecithin" significantly improves renal activity, restores the immune activity of macrophages and lymphocytes, helps to reduce excess body weight.
The properties of the drug allow you to assign it as a dietary supplement in various conditions and pathologies.
In particular, the Lecithin product is recommended for use in patients with fatty liver degeneration of various origins, cirrhosis, hepatitis (chronic and acute), liver lesions (including radiation and alcohol). The drug is indicated for atherosclerosis of blood vessels, cardiovascular pathologies. Means "Lecithin" instruction recommends for distracted attention, disorders of neuropsychic activity of a functional nature, memory loss, pathologies of the nervous system of an infectious and traumatic nature. The drug is prescribed for psoriasis, kidney diseases, alcoholic polyneuritis, degenerative diseases in the nervous system.
As a result of the studies, the property of the “Lecithin” agent was found to lower cholesterol and improve memory. In addition, the effectiveness of the food supplement in Alzheimer's disease has been identified . The drug also contributes to the rapid recovery of muscles against the background of intense sports.
Means "Lecithin" instruction recommends that you take orally in capsules 350-700 milligrams three times a day, in powder or granules - on a teaspoon per day, dissolved in liquid or mixed with food.
Duration of use is determined by the doctor. As a rule, a three-month course is prescribed. If necessary (in agreement with a specialist), the drug can be taken for more months.
Has a remedy "Lecithin" contraindications. Do not prescribe a food supplement for individual intolerance.
Despite the absence of teratogenic and mutagenic effects, numerous positive reviews, the use of the drug should be agreed with a specialist.
Allergic manifestations, dyspeptic reactions, and nausea can be noted as undesirable manifestations when taking the drug.
Use during the antenatal period and during lactation should be monitored by a doctor.