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Dietary supplement

Choline 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC

Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Choline 250 mg is a dietary supplement by GNC with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver health and fatty liver, brain and memory support, prenatal nutrition and fetal development.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Choline 250 mg by GNC

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: choline. Choline is a nutrient your body uses to support brain function, cell structure, and nerve signaling.

The inactive ingredients are cellulose, food glaze, and brown rice powder — standard binders and fillers in tablet form.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Choline's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports brain, liver and cardiovascular health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Cognitive function, Dementia, Hepatitis — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related cognitive decline (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alzheimer disease, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Cognitive function, and more.

The evidence on choline for most health claims is thin. For athletic performance, the data suggests it probably doesn't work.

For Alzheimer's disease, age-related cognitive decline, allergies, bronchitis, and fatty liver from parenteral nutrition support, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it helps or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Choline

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

At the dose in this product (250 mg), choline is generally well tolerated. Problems show up at much higher doses — above 3.5 grams daily, you might notice a fishy body odor, and at 9 grams or more, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating can occur.

Choline is rated likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but because your needs are higher in both periods, use it only at doses your doctor recommends — don't self-dose.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Choline

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 16 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, check whether you use atropine (a Minor interaction with choline). If you take any other prescription medication, use the search tool on this page to confirm it's not among the 16 drugs we have on file for choline.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This low-dose choline tablet is well tolerated for most people and won't cause the side effects that show up at much higher doses. If you take atropine or other medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk it over with your provider before adding any supplement.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 2017.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Choline 250 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC
Barcode (UPC) 048107121273
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2017
DSLD ID 75013
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Choline 250 mg by GNC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
048107121273
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline250 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Food Glaze, whole Brown Rice powder

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Supports brain, liver & cardiovascular health

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

Actual size

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General

CODE 255913 ARG

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one or two tablets daily.

Formulation

No sugar, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no preservatives, sodium free, no wheat, gluten free, no soy, no dairy, yeast free.

Seals/Symbols

Ko

Formula

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Choline 250 mg by GNC label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Choline 250 mg by GNC

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
250 mg per serving Form: Choline Bitartrate

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like egg...

Choline monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Food Glaze, Whole Brown Rice powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Choline 250 mg by GNC Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Choline 250 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Choline1 drug type · 16 drugs

Atropine

Theoretically, choline might decrease the effects of atropine in the brain.
Animal research shows that administering choline one hour before administering atropine can attenuate atropine-induced decreases in brain levels of acetylcholine. Theoretically, concomitant use of choline and atropine may decrease the effects of atropine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Choline 250 mg, from the product label.

GNC

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Name
General Nutrition Corporation
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15222
Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Web Address
www.gnc.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Choline 250 mg by GNC: Common Questions

Does Choline 250 mg by GNC interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Choline 250 mg has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Choline 250 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is 250 mg a safe dose?
Yes. Choline is generally well tolerated at this dose. Side effects like fishy body odor and digestive upset only show up at much higher doses — 9 grams daily or more. Your upper daily limit is 3.5 grams, and this tablet is far below that.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
Choline is rated likely safe in pregnancy, and your body needs it during that time. But use only the dose your doctor or midwife recommends — don't guess at supplementation on your own.
Will this help my memory or brain function?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say choline helps age-related memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. The evidence for brain health isn't established in our data.
What if I take atropine?
Choline may theoretically blunt atropine's effects by raising acetylcholine levels in your brain. If you use atropine, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement — they can tell you whether it's a real issue for you.
What's the difference between this 250 mg tablet and choline in food?
At food amounts, choline is safe. This supplement is a concentrated dose, and while 250 mg is still well below problem levels, supplements do have a daily upper limit of 3.5 grams — food sources don't carry that risk.

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Sources & How We Checked

Choline 250 mg'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.

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The 14 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.

Choline 14 references
  1. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  2. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, et al. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007;99:1224-31. PubMed
  3. Schmidt, C., Abicht, A., Krampfl, K., Voss, W., Stucka, R., Mildner, G., Petrova, S., Schara, U., Mortier, W., Bufler, J., Huebner, A., and Lochmuller, H. Congenital myasthenic syndrome due to a novel missense mutation in the gene encoding choline acetyl
  4. Tamminga, C., Smith, R. C., Chang, S., Haraszti, J. S., and Davis, J. M. Depression associated with oral choline. Lancet 10-23-1976;2(7991):905. PubMed
  5. Wood, J. L. and Allison, R. G. Effects of consumption of choline and lecithin on neurological and cardiovascular systems. Fed.Proc. 1982;41(14):3015-3021.
  6. Growdon, J. H. and Gelenberg, A. J. Choline and lecithin administration to patients with tardive dyskinesia. Trans.Am.Neurol.Assoc. 1978;103:95-99.
  7. Smith, C. M., Swash, M., Exton-Smith, A. N., Phillips, M. J., Overstall, P. W., Piper, M. E., and Bailey, M. R. Choline therapy in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 8-5-1978;2(8084):318. PubMed
  8. Morrison, L. M. and W. F. Gonzales. Choline in coronary atherosclerosis. Amer.Heart J. 1950;39:729.
  9. Christie, J. G. Blackburn 1. M. Glen A. I. M. Zeisel S. Shering A. & Yates C. M. Effects of choline and lecithin on CSF choline levels and on cognitive functioning in patients with presenile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Nutrition and the brain 1979;5
  10. Sidhu N, Davies S, Nadarajah A, et al. Oral choline supplementation for postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(2):249-55. PubMed
  11. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has high feasibility and tolerability. Nutr Res. 2013;33(11):897-904. PubMed
  12. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol disorders: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(5): 1113-25.
  13. Ross RG, Hunter SK, McCarthy L, et al. Perinatal choline effects on neonatal pathophysiology related to later schizophrenia risk. Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(3):290-8. PubMed
  14. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Choline. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press; 1998:390-422.

See these in context on the Choline monograph →

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