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Choline Bitartrate 730 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swiss BioEnergetics

Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Choline Bitartrate 730 mg is a dietary supplement by Swiss BioEnergetics 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 Bitartrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Choline Bitartrate 730 mg by Swiss BioEnergetics

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 bitartrate at 730 mg per capsule. Choline is a nutrient your body uses to make acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and muscle function, and to maintain cell structure.

The capsule also contains microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — all inactive ingredients that help form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Choline product and its label doesn't state a use — see Choline's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for choline bitartrate is mixed and often insufficient. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver condition related to nutrition through a vein), we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.

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.

Choline is generally well tolerated when used at normal food amounts, but high-dose supplements have a daily upper limit of 3.5 grams. At doses exceeding that — especially 9 grams daily or higher — it can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, salivation, sweating, and a fishy body odor (from how your gut breaks it down).

Choline is important during pregnancy and lactation, and the safety data rates it as likely safe. However, use only prenatal doses or supplement amounts recommended by your doctor, and if breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider since your needs are higher during that time.

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 taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take atropine — a Minor interaction is documented where choline may decrease its effects in the brain. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Choline bitartrate might be worth considering if you're interested in brain or muscle support, though the evidence for most conditions is still weak. If you take atropine or any other prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — and stay below the 3.5-gram daily upper limit to avoid side effects like nausea and fishy odor.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to see if this supplement fits your situation.

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 May 24, 2023.

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 Bitartrate 730 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swiss BioEnergetics
Barcode (UPC) 5060663811110
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 284274
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Choline Bitartrate 730 mg by Swiss BioEnergetics, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
5060663811110
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline Bitartrate730 mg--

Other ingredients: Choline Bitartrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Formulation

Suitable for vegetarians & vegans

Seals/Symbols

GMP Manufactured in the UK Consistent Quality

FDA Statement of Identity

Food Supplement

Precautions

Allergy Advice: Although rigorous precautions are taken to prevent any cross-contamination, this product is manufactured in a facility that handles allergy-based materials.

Cautions: Always consult your health practitioner before taking nutritional supplements, especially if you are taking medication or are under medical supervision. Not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women.

Not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women.

You should not take supplements as a substitute for a varied balanced diet or healthy lifestyle.

Store in a cool, dry & dark place, under 25 degrees, out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry & dark place, under 25 degrees, out of reach of children.

General Statements

Best before: For best before end and batch number see base.

Formula

Choline Bitartrate 730mg Daily Dose

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults, take 2 capsules per day with food and water. Do not exceed recommended dose.

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Choline Bitartrate 730 mg by Swiss BioEnergetics label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Choline Bitartrate 730 mg by Swiss BioEnergetics

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Choline Bitartrate

Interacts with
16 drugs
730 mg per serving

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 Bitartrate monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Choline Bitartrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Choline Bitartrate 730 mg by Swiss BioEnergetics Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Choline Bitartrate 730 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.

Choline Bitartrate1 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 Bitartrate 730 mg, from the product label.

Swiss BioEnergetics

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Name
Countercom Ltd
Street Address
310 Harrow Road
City
Middlesex
State
HA9 6LL
Web Address
www.swissbioenergetics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Choline Bitartrate 730 mg by Swiss BioEnergetics: Common Questions

Does Choline Bitartrate 730 mg by Swiss BioEnergetics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Choline Bitartrate 730 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 Bitartrate 730 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 this safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Choline is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, and it's actually important during both times. Use only prenatal or supplemental doses as your doctor advises — your choline needs are higher while breastfeeding, so professional guidance is important.
What are the side effects?
At normal amounts, choline is well tolerated. But doses above 3.5 grams daily can cause fishy body odor, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. This product is 730 mg per capsule, so you'd need to take many capsules daily to hit those higher levels.
Will it help with memory or brain fog?
The evidence isn't clear yet — for age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease, we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works. That's why the rating is insufficient evidence.
Is it good for athletic performance?
The available evidence suggests choline is possibly ineffective for athletic performance, so it's not a reliable choice if that's your main goal.
What is choline bitartrate and what does it do?
Choline bitartrate is a form of choline — a nutrient your body uses to make acetylcholine, a brain chemical for memory and muscle control, and to keep your cells healthy. Your body makes some choline on its own, but supplements provide extra.

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The Full Monographs Behind Choline Bitartrate 730 mg’s Ingredients

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Choline Bitartrate 730 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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