Too much of a good thing? Lecithin and mental health

Abstract

The present article is concerned with some aspects of lecithin metabolism and function as they pertain to mental health. Given that lecithin is a popular emulsifier in the food industry, as well as an active substance in many supplement formulations, its effects on mental health deserve special attention from a public health perspective. In this regard it is worrisome that a number of scientific studies, both old and new, have implicated the overconsumption of choline (a main ingredient of lecithin) in the causation of depression. The article discusses some of these concerns and proposes simple remedies.