Lecithin

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Fat emulsifier and source of choline for brain and liver

We rank Lecithin by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Lecithin is a fat emulsifier, which is a substance that helps oil and water mix together instead of separating. It is also a primary source of choline, a nutrient that acts as a building block for the brain and liver.

Why it's used

It is used to support the healthy functioning of the liver and to maintain brain health. Because it helps fats blend, it is often used to improve how the body handles fats.

How it's made

To make the supplement, companies extract the lecithin from raw sources like soy or sunflower. This oil is then processed into a powder or a liquid and put into capsules or bottles for sale.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the raw materials are widely available, but the process of extracting and refining the lecithin into a pure supplement requires specific industrial equipment.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
inflammatory diseases, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, and fatiguing illnesses1 to 3 grams per dayemerging
fatigue600 mg to 1200 mg per daylimited
general supplementation500-2,000 mglimited
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5757297 (PubMed)
  2. https://examine.com/supplements/soy-lecithin (Examine)
  3. http://examine.com/supplements/soy-lecithin (Examine)
  4. https://examine.com/supplements/soy-lecithin/database (Examine)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Lecithin?

Fat emulsifier and source of choline for brain and liver

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Lecithin?

We rank Lecithin by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Lecithin prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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