NOW Foods Sunflower Lecithin, 1200mg, 200 softgels

NOW Foods Sunflower Lecithin – 1200 mg sunflower lecithin per softgel

NOW Foods Sunflower Lecithin is a food supplement in soft gelatin capsules, each containing 1200 mg of lecithin obtained from sunflower. The recommended daily dose is two softgels, which together provide 2.4 g of sunflower lecithin and 360 mg of phosphatidylcholine. The bottle contains 200 softgels, i.e. 100 daily doses, so one pack lasts about three months. The lecithin is obtained from sunflower seeds, not from soy, and according to NOW Foods the ingredients are non-GMO. The liquid lecithin is enclosed in a soft gel capsule that is easy to swallow and to dose precisely. The product is made in the USA by NOW Foods, a family-owned company that has been producing food supplements since 1968.

What is sunflower lecithin?

Lecithin is a natural mixture of fat-like substances called phospholipids, found in many plants and animal foods such as egg yolk, sunflower seeds and soybeans. The food industry uses lecithin as an emulsifier because it helps fat and water to mix – which is why it is found, for example, in chocolate, margarine and sauces. Sunflower lecithin is obtained from sunflower seeds. According to NOW Foods, sunflower lecithin naturally contains phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylethanolamine and essential fatty acids. Phosphatidylcholine is the most abundant of these, with 360 mg in two softgels.

How to use?

Take two softgels a day with food. Swallow the softgels whole with a glass of water or another drink. It is easiest to take them with the same meal every day so that they are not forgotten. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you use other food supplements containing lecithin at the same time, take their amounts into account too. After opening, close the bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Key features

• 1200 mg sunflower lecithin – in one softgel.
• 360 mg phosphatidylcholine – in two softgels, i.e. the daily dose.
• From sunflower – the lecithin is not obtained from soy.
• 2 softgels a day – 200 softgels last 100 days.
• Non-GMO – ingredients according to NOW Foods.
• Halal and kosher – according to NOW Foods certifications; the softgel is made of bovine gelatin.

Who is it for?

The product is intended for adults only who want to supplement their everyday diet with sunflower lecithin and prefer sunflower lecithin to lecithin obtained from soy. The softgel suits those who do not like the taste of lecithin granules or powder and want the same amount every day. As the softgel is made of bovine gelatin, the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Consult a physician before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Ingredients and quality

Besides sunflower lecithin and phosphatidylcholine, the product contains a softgel capsule made of bovine gelatin, water and the humectant glycerol, as well as extra virgin olive oil. NOW Foods manufactures its products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and its production is certified by the independent assessor Intertek. As the ingredients are natural, the colour of the capsules may vary slightly from batch to batch, which does not affect product quality. According to NOW Foods, the bottle is made entirely of recycled plastic. Store the bottle in a cool, dry place after opening. Country of origin: United States of America.