Cholesterol (2)

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that travels through the blood on proteins called “lipoproteins.” 

There are two types of lipoproteins:

1) LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called “bad” cholesterol, makes up most of the body’s cholesterol. 

High levels of LDL cholesterol raise the risk for heart disease and stroke.

2) HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called “good” cholesterol, absorbs excess cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver, where it’s removed from the body.

High levels of HDL cholesterol can lower the risk for heart disease and stroke.

When the body has too much LDL cholesterol, the LDL cholesterol can build up on the walls of blood vessels. 

This buildup is called “plaque,” and it can cause health problems, such as heart disease and stroke.

Lecithin made from soy reduces "bad" LDL cholesterol and may also raise "good" HDL cholesterol.

In addition, soy protein provides an extra boost for people using it to treat cholesterol because of other components that soy offers.

In a 2010 study, participants took 500 milligrams (mg) of soy lecithin a day. 

After 2 months, the average total cholesterol was reduced by 42%, and LDL cholesterol was reduced by 56.15%.

Amway Nutrilite Mixed Soy Protein & Lecithin with Vitamin E provides 880.8mg of lecithin per serving. It has no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives added and is vegetarian-friendly.

References:

Mourad, A. M., de Carvalho Pincinato, E., Mazzola, P. G., Sabha, M., & Moriel, P. (2010). Influence of soy lecithin administration on hypercholesterolemia. Cholesterol, 2010.

Ramdath, D. D., Padhi, E. M., Sarfaraz, S., Renwick, S., & Duncan, A. M. (2017). Beyond the cholesterol-lowering effect of soy protein: a review of the effects of dietary soy and its constituents on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Nutrients, 9(4), 324.