7-Keto Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking 7-Keto against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
7-Keto is a dietary supplement by Designs for Health with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, liver health, brain and memory support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of 7-Keto by Designs for Health
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients: sunflower lecithin and 7-keto-DHEA. Lecithin is a natural compound derived from sunflower seeds and acts as a fat emulsifier — your body uses it in cell membranes and nerve function.
7-keto (also called 7-keto-DHEA) is a metabolite of DHEA, a hormone precursor; unlike DHEA itself, 7-keto does not convert into testosterone or estrogen in the body. The product also contains inactive ingredients (microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, and silicon dioxide) that serve as the capsule and binding material.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for both ingredients is thin. For sunflower lecithin, we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for cognitive decline, anxiety, and bipolar disorder — and it's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease.
For 7-keto-DHEA, the data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate it for PTSD, obesity, depression, Raynaud syndrome, and aging. If you're considering this product for a specific reason, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research actually shows for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sunflower lecithin is generally well tolerated in oral form. The most common side effects are mild — abdominal pain, diarrhea, fullness, and nausea — and it can trigger allergic skin reactions in people with egg or soy allergies.
7-keto-DHEA has a less established safety profile. Short-term use appears tolerated in small studies, but long-term safety isn't well established.
Case reports mention decreased hemoglobin levels in one person and isolated cases of nausea and vertigo in clinical trials. Because 7-keto is hormone-related, it's best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data to know either way.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the active ingredients in this product. That said, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start, and let your pharmacist know if you're taking hormone-related drugs — 7-keto is a hormone metabolite and safety data with other hormones isn't on file.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a two-ingredient supplement with no documented medication interactions, which is a plus if you take other drugs. The evidence for what either ingredient actually does is weak or absent.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip 7-keto; talk with your pharmacist about sunflower lecithin first. And before you start, ask yourself what you're hoping it will do — the research may not back it up.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2013.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about 7-Keto, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Designs for Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 879452003750 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 22669 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for 7-Keto by Designs for Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Lecithin | 200 mg | -- |
| 7-Keto | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Seals/Symbols
Guaranteed GMP COMPLIANT Products
MADE WITH NON-GMO INGREDIENTS
General Statements
Manufactured in an NSF GMP Registered Facility
Notice: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.
For Professional Use Only
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily, one capsule twice per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Brand IP Statement(s)
7-Keto(R) is a registered trademark of Humanetics Corporation.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Does not contain gluten.
General
KET060
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7-Keto by Designs for Health label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in 7-Keto by Designs for Health
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Sunflower Lecithin
No knowninteractions
Lecithin is a natural fatty substance found in foods and made by the body that is widely used as a supplement and food emulsifier. Evidence supporting...
Sunflower Lecithin monograph & interactions7-Keto
No knowninteractions
7-keto-DHEA is a lab-made metabolite of the hormone DHEA that is marketed mainly for weight loss and a faster metabolism. Unlike DHEA, it is not thoug...
7-Keto monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
7-Keto by Designs for Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in 7-Keto. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for 7-Keto, from the product label.
Designs for Health
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- Designs for Health, Inc.
- Street Address
- 980 South Street
- City
- Suffield
- State
- CT
- ZipCode
- 06078
- Web Address
- www.designsforhealth.com
7-Keto by Designs for Health: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind 7-Keto’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lecithin
Lecithin is a natural fatty substance found in foods and made by the body that is widely used as a supplement and food emulsifier. Evidence supporting most of its health claims is limited, t...
Read the full Lecithin monograph → Herb & supplement monograph7-keto-dhea
7-keto-DHEA is a lab-made metabolite of the hormone DHEA that is marketed mainly for weight loss and a faster metabolism. Unlike DHEA, it is not thought to convert into estrogen or testoster...
Read the full 7-keto-dhea monograph →Sources & How We Checked
7-Keto's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Lecithin 9 references
- Buchman AL, Dubin M, Jenden D, et al. Lecithin increases plasma free choline and decreases hepatic steatosis in long-term total parenteral nutrition patients. Gastroenterology 1992;102:1363-70.
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
- Chatellier G, Lacomblez L. Tacrine (tetrahydroaminoacridine; THA) and lecithin in senile dementia of the Alzheimer type: a multicentre trial. Groupe Francais d'Etude de la Tetrahydroaminoacridine. BMJ 1990;300:495-9.
- Gelenberg AJ, Dorer DJ, Wojcik JD, et al. A crossover study of lecithin treatment of tardive dyskinesia. J Clin Psychiatry 1990;51:149-53.
- Little A, Levy R, Chuaqui-Kidd P, Hand D. A double-blind, placebo controlled trial of high-dose lecithin in Alzheimer's disease. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 1985;48:736-42. PubMed
- Palm M, Moneret-Vautrin DA, Kanny G, et al. Food allergy to egg and soy lecithins. Allergy 1999;54:1116-7. PubMed
- Drachman DA, Glosser G, Fleming P, et al. Memory decline in the aged: treatment with lecithin and physostigmine. Neurology 1982;32:944-50. PubMed
- Gelenberg, A. J., Doller-Wojcik, J. C., and Growdon, J. H. Choline and lecithin in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia: preliminary results from a pilot study. Am J Psychiatry 1979;136(6):772-776. PubMed
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part 184: Direct food substances affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe. Subpart B - listing of specific substances affirmed as GRAS. Sec. 184.1400 Lecithin. Available at: https:
7-keto-dhea 2 references
- Davidson M, Marwah A, Sawchuk RJ, et al. Safety and pharmacokinetic study with escalating doses of 3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone in healthy male volunteers. Clin Invest Med 2000;23:300-10..
- Zenk JL, Frestedt JL, Kuskowski MA. HUM5007, a novel combination of thermogenic compounds, and 3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone: each increases the resting metabolic rate of overweight adults. J Nutr Biochem 2007;18(9):629-34. PubMed
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