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Dietary supplement

Choline Bitartrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hard Rhino

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

Choline Bitartrate is a dietary supplement by Hard Rhino 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 by Hard Rhino

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. Choline is a nutrient your body uses to support brain function, muscle control, and cell membrane structure.

The bitartrate form is how the choline is chemically bound for stability and absorption. There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 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 we hold shows that choline bitartrate is possibly ineffective for athletic performance. For other potential uses — including age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, bronchitis, hay fever, and a liver condition tied to certain medical nutrition — the research isn't established enough in our data to rate it one way or the other.

If you're considering choline for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor to see whether the evidence supports it and whether it's right for you.

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 well tolerated when taken at appropriate doses. Side effects appear mainly above the upper safe limit of 3.5 grams daily.

At very high doses — 9 grams or more — choline can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fishy body odor. A few people have reported stomach upset or sweating at these high levels.

Choline is important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but the safety notes advise using prenatal vitamins or supplements only as your doctor recommends. There isn't enough data on file about this specific product during pregnancy and lactation — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what dose, if any, is right for you.

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 Choline Bitartrate, double-check any atropine or anticholinergic medications you're on — choline may reduce their effectiveness in the brain.

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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 is a straightforward single-ingredient supplement that's generally well tolerated at standard doses. It's most relevant if you're interested in general cognitive or neurological support, though the evidence for specific uses isn't strong in our data.

If you take atropine or anticholinergic medications, check with your pharmacist before adding this product. Your own doctor can help you decide whether it fits your health plan.

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 Mar 24, 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 Bitartrate, straight from the product label.

Brand Hard Rhino
Barcode (UPC) 818136459056
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 1.1 lbs
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2017
DSLD ID 72219
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Choline Bitartrate by Hard Rhino, 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:
0.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
909
UPC/BARCODE
818136459056
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline Bitartrate550 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Formulation

No added fillers

Allergens: This product contains no soy, dairy, dairy byproducts, eggs, shellfish, wheat, gluten, tree nuts, or sesame seeds.

This is a non-GMO ingredient.

General Statements

Only pure ingredients

Pure powder

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 rounded scoop (~550 mg) with 8-12 ounces of water or suitable beverage. Taken 1-3 times daily or as recommended by your qualified health professional.

1 Carefully measure out suggested serving size using a microscale. 2 Add to preferred beverage. 3 Mix well. 4 Drink within 10-15 minutes. How to use

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.

Do not use or consume if pressure seal is broken.

Do not use or consume if seal is broken.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Re-seal zipper immediately after use to preserve freshness.

Seals/Symbols

Lab tested for purity and quality

Packaged in USA

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Choline Bitartrate by Hard Rhino label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Choline Bitartrate by Hard Rhino

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

Serving size0.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container909 Amounts shown are per serving.

Choline Bitartrate

Interacts with
16 drugs
550 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: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Choline Bitartrate by Hard Rhino 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 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, from the product label.

Hard Rhino

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Name
Guardian Wholesale
Street Address
1607 West Whispering Wind Drive
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85085
Phone Number
(866) 961-8378
Web Address
HardRhino.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Choline Bitartrate by Hard Rhino: Common Questions

Does Choline Bitartrate by Hard Rhino interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Choline Bitartrate 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 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.
What does choline do in the body?
Choline supports brain function, muscle control, and the structure of cell membranes. It's also involved in making acetylcholine, a chemical messenger your brain and nerves use. Your body makes some choline on its own, but you get more from food and supplements.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Choline is important during pregnancy and lactation, but the safety data advises using only a prenatal vitamin or supplement dose as your doctor recommends. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you — they can advise on dosing based on your individual needs.
What side effects might I get from choline?
At normal doses, choline is well tolerated. At very high doses — 9 grams or more daily — some people report nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fishy body odor. The safe upper limit is 3.5 grams daily, and this product should stay well below that if used as directed.
Does choline actually help with memory or brain health?
The evidence we hold isn't established for Alzheimer disease, age-related cognitive decline, or other brain conditions. If you're thinking about choline for a specific cognitive concern, ask your doctor whether the science supports it and whether it makes sense for you.
Why would choline cause a fishy smell?
At higher doses, your gut bacteria break choline down into trimethylamine, a compound that smells fishy. This odor can come through in sweat and body odor. It's one reason not to exceed the upper safe limit of 3.5 grams daily.

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The Full Monographs Behind Choline Bitartrate’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Choline Bitartrate'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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