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Dietary supplement

Choline Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by UMZU

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

Choline is a dietary supplement by UMZU 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 by UMZU

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.

UMZU Choline contains one active ingredient: choline. Choline is an essential nutrient your body uses to support brain function, cell signaling, and muscle control.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin and contains microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Cognitive support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Cognitive function, Dementia, Memory, Brain health — and 1 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, Cognitive function, Dementia.

The evidence for choline's effectiveness is mixed and limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance.

For several other uses—including age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, and a specific liver condition related to nutrition support—there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether 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 well tolerated at normal doses. The upper safe limit is 3.5 grams daily; doses above that can cause fishy body odor, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, and sweating.

Choline is rated likely safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, though your actual needs are higher in both periods—use only the dose your doctor or prenatal care provider recommends.

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.

If you take atropine (or related anticholinergic medications), double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product—choline may reduce its effects. No other interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take atropine, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this choline supplement. Choline is generally well tolerated at standard doses, and it's considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding under professional guidance.

Because evidence for its effectiveness is limited or mixed, talk with your healthcare provider about whether it makes sense for what you're hoping to treat.

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 25, 2021.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand UMZU
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2021
DSLD ID 246781
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Choline by UMZU, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline750 mg136%

Other ingredients: Gelatin, purified Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Cognitive support

General Statements

30 day supply

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Warning: Not for use by persons under 18 years old. Keep out of the reach of children.

Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are taking any medications or have any medical conditions. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Take 3 capsules/1 time per day with meals.

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Choline by UMZU label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Choline by UMZU

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

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
750 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: Gelatin, Purified Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Choline by UMZU 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 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, from the product label.

UMZU

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Name
Truth Co, LLC
Street Address
1980 8th st
City
Boulder
State
CO
ZipCode
80302
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Choline by UMZU: Common Questions

Does Choline by UMZU interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Choline 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 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Choline is rated likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and your body actually needs more of it during both. Don't self-dose, though—use only the amount your doctor or prenatal provider recommends.
Will this improve my brain function or memory?
The evidence for choline on age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease is too thin to say it works. We don't have enough reliable data to recommend it for those purposes right now.
What's the upper limit I should know about?
The safe upper limit is 3.5 grams daily. Doses above that—especially 9 grams or more—can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fishy body odor from how your gut breaks it down.
What is choline, and why is it important?
Choline is an essential nutrient your body uses for brain function, cell signaling, and muscle control. Your body makes some, but you also need to get it from food or supplements.
Are there any side effects at normal doses?
At appropriate doses, choline is well tolerated with very few side effects. Problems like nausea, vomiting, or fishy odor show up mainly at high doses well above 3.5 grams daily.

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Sources & How We Checked

Choline'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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