Hello,
I am interested in the potential negative effects of soy lecithin. It is commonly included even in infant formulas intended from birth. Is soy a problem in this case?
Thank you.
If the amount of lecithin is not excessively large, consider this substance not only safe but also beneficial to health (for example, it affects cognitive functions). Lecithin is used in the food industry as an antioxidant and emulsifier. In situations of excessively high amounts of emulsifiers in the diet (including lecithin), there is a potential risk of increased intestinal mucosal permeability, which affects the development of inflammations and related health issues. However, consider this a "specific" information, as an excess of lecithin in the diet occurs only in situations of a significant predominance of highly industrially processed foods or the use of high doses of supplements containing this component.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
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Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.