Lower cholesterol and restless legs

Q I read recently that supplementing with lecithin helps lower cholesterol levels. Can you tell me more about this, and how much I should take?

ALecithin is what is known as an accessory nutrient, meaning it is not produced in high quantities in the body and so must be provided through the diet. Key food sources of lecithin include eggs, liver, soybeans, cauliflower, oranges, peanuts and dandelion.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance made by the liver from saturated fats in the foods we eat. While it plays a vital role throughout the body, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of getting coronary heart disease.

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