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Q. Is Lecithin vegetarian/vegan/halal/gluten free?
Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand regarding source and other additives before use

Q. Is Lecithin safe/bad for you?
Lecithin is a type of lipid or fat (phospholipid) that offers several health benefits. In the form of a supplement it is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Lecithin a protein?
No. Lecithin is a type of lipid or fat (phospholipid) that offers several health benefits

Q. Is Lecithin soy?
Soy or soybean is a major source of Lecithin

Q. Can I take Lecithin with fish oil/ thyroxin/ antibiotics/ statins/ blood pressure tablets/ simvastatin?
Yes.There are no known major interactions of Lecithin with fish oil, thyroxin, commonly used antibiotics or blood pressure medicines and statins including simvastatin

Q. Does Lecithin help lose weight?
It may be beneficial in reducing body weight. Lecithin is usually used as a part of a regimen that includes diet, exercise and other medications

Q. Reduce cholesterol?
Lecithin is used to aid treatment of lowering blood cholesterol

Q. Does Lecithin lower blood pressure/thin blood/burn fat/decrease milk supply?
Lecithin has no known effect on lowering blood pressure or changing the fluidity of blood. It does not ‘burn fat' (increase metabolism that helps lower fat).It reduces fat through a different mechanism. Lecithin has no known effect on production or release of breast milk

Q. Does Lecithin cause gas/ acne?
No.Causing gas and acne are not among the possible side effects of Lecithin

Q. Does Lecithin help with memory?
Lecithin has shown positive effects on memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Q. Is Silymarin/milk thistle safe?
Silymarin is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.

Q. Is Silymarin same as milk thistle?
Yes, Silymarin is a compound obtained from milk thistle seed

Q. Is Silymarin good for liver?
Silymarin acts as liver protectant and has been found to be effective for certain liver disease. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is Silymarin good for kidney?
It is good for kidney as found in some studie

Q. Is Silymarin a flavonoidYes ,it contains a mixture of flavonolignans consisting of silibinin, isosilibinin, silicristin and silidianin.Is Silymarin a blood thinner?
No, it acts as liver protectant

Q. Does Silymarin protect liver?
Yes, Silymarin acts as liver protectant

Q. Does Silymarin cause low cholesterol level, diarrhea, lower bilirubin?
Diahhrea is the common side effect of Silymarin. No clinically observable effect on cholesterol and bilirubin has been reported. Patient should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects

Q. Does Silymarin have estrogen?
No, however it may acts like estrogen.

• Do consult your doctor before taking Lecithin, if you have malabsorption (poor absorption of nutrients across the digestive tract into blood circulation) problems. You may develop loose motions (diarrhea) or excess fats in feces (steatorrhea).Use of Lecithin in children should strictly be under medical supervision.Lecithin supplements are usually meant to be taken three times daily with meals.Do consult your doctor before using Lecithin, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Silymarin helps the liver perform its normal function.It should preferably be taken after meals. One of the doses should always be taken after your evening meal.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking Silymarin as this decreases the amount of Silymarin absorbed by your body.Do not take Silymarin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.