Additionally, soy lecithin is said to increase HDL, otherwise known as good cholesterol, and to provide added benefits to patients already on a medication for treating high cholesterol. There are a number of additional uses for lecithin, though most benefits fall in line with the nervous and circulatory systems.

Lecithin is one of the richest natural sources of Choline and Insitol. Lecithin is an important nutrient when it comes to brain function. Choline is transformed into Acetycholine, a brain chemical vital for the transmission of messages between the brain cells.

As a tool for heart health, lecithin also works to reverse and prevent damages that may arise from coronary artery disease.

 Preventing cholesterol and other fats from sticking is a vital function for the overall health of anyone with a predisposition to heart disease and other cardiovascular afflictions. The lubrication provided by lecithin creates a slippery lining on which it is difficult for large, fatty deposits to adhere. When large deposits of fat cannot adhere to specific regions of the body, they are transported to the liver where they are metabolized and converted to energy.

 Improved circulation seen as a result of lecithin supplementation helps to prevent blood clots and maintain the health of the liver through which excess fats and energy-providing substances will pass. Lecithin is also believed to have positive effects in the repair of livers damaged by any number of conditions, including excess consumption of alcohol or other toxins.

People suffering from Alzheimer's disease have shown improvement regarding orientation, learning and memory, with lecithin supplementation.

Lecithin and choline may help to slow down the deterioration of myelin, which covers the nerves. This is associated with suffers of Multiple Sclerosis.

Lecithin is one of the richest natural sources of Choline and Insitol. Lecithin is an important nutrient when it comes to brain function. Choline is transformed into Acetycholine, a brain chemical vital for the transmission of messages between the brain cells. It has been suggested that Lecithin is a 'brain food' that improves mental function and memory.

Lecithin has been associated with the Reduction of cholesterol levels. As a preventative measure, only small amounts are required, but higher doses may be needed to be effective in reducing high blood lipid levels.

Lecithin can normalize the low phospholipid to cholesterol ratios found in gallstone patients by increasing the ability of bile to solubilise cholesterol.