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Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NaturesPlus

Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg is a dietary supplement by NaturesPlus with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos), anxiety and panic, depression and mood.Based on those ingredients, 102 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Inositol, Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg by NaturesPlus

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: inositol and choline, each at 500 mg per dose. Inositol is a naturally occurring compound that plays a role in cell signaling and insulin function.

Choline is an essential nutrient involved in brain health, nerve signaling, and metabolism. The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, silica, di-calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, cellulose, rice bran, and pharmaceutical glaze — which help form and bind the tablet.

Does it work?

Moderate 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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support proper management and utilization of fat.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyslipidemia, Metabolic syndrome, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Obesity, Lipid metabolism, Hepatic steatosis — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Inositol is rated "Possibly Effective" for Metabolic syndrome (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Inositol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Dyslipidemia, Obesity.
  • Also on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for TPN-associated hepatic steatosis, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Metabolic syndrome.

Inositol shows promise for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), metabolic syndrome, and preterm labor (all rated Possibly Effective), but evidence for anxiety, diabetic nerve pain (neuropathy), and depression is lacking. Choline's evidence base is less established for the conditions we have data on — athletic performance is rated Possibly Ineffective, while age-related cognitive decline, liver health in certain medical situations, and allergic rhinitis lack sufficient reliable evidence to rate.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist about whether the evidence supports its use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Inositol 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both ingredients are generally well tolerated at typical doses. The most common side effects from inositol are diarrhea, gas, and nausea.

Choline can cause a fishy body odor due to how your body breaks it down; at higher doses (9 grams daily or more, well above this product's amount), it may trigger diarrhea, nausea, sweating, and vomiting. This product delivers 1 gram of choline daily, which is below the tolerable upper limit of 3.5 grams.

For pregnancy: inositol is rated Possibly Safe but should be used only under medical supervision since full safety data isn't established. Choline is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy and is actually important during pregnancy and breastfeeding — but use only the dose your doctor recommends, not arbitrary supplement amounts.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Inositol Choline

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Inositol, Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 102 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 antidiabetes drugs (like metformin or insulin), double-check this product with your pharmacist — inositol may increase the risk of low blood sugar. Also flag it if you take atropine.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check with any other major medication types, but your exact drugs matter, so use the search tool on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Choline & Inositol may be worth considering if you have PCOS, metabolic syndrome, or are at risk for preterm labor and your doctor supports it. If you take any blood-sugar-lowering medication or atropine, check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your doctor about whether and how much of this product fits your needs.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 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 & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NaturesPlus
Barcode (UPC) 097467021341
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2023
DSLD ID 298320
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg by NaturesPlus, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
097467021341
IngredientAmount% DV
Inositol500 mg--
Choline500 mg91%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Rice Bran, Pharmaceutical Glaze

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Choline and inositol support the proper management and utilization of fat.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free from artificial colors and artificial preservatives. Free from all of the major allergens identified in the U.S. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

Vegetarian

Gluten free

Energy support

This combination supports fat burning as well as healthy fat transportation and storage. Both promote the regulation of fats in the liver, blood, kidneys and heart. These healthful nutrients are also responsible for maintaining cell membranes, including those that allow the healthy function of the brain and nervous system.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: One tablet daily.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright Natural Organics

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Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg by NaturesPlus label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg by NaturesPlus

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 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.

Inositol

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 mg per serving

Inositol is a sugar alcohol made naturally in the body and found in many foods, and it is sold as a supplement (often myo-inositol) mainly for PCOS, m...

Inositol monograph & interactions

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
500 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Rice Bran, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg by NaturesPlus Drug Interactions

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102Drugs
86 Moderate 16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Inositol1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that inositol lowers blood glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A

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 & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg, from the product label.

NaturesPlus

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Name
Natural Organics Laboratories Inc. makers of Nature's Plus
Street Address
9500 New Horizons Blvd.
City
Amityville
State
NY
ZipCode
11701
Web Address
www.naturesplus.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg by NaturesPlus: Common Questions

Does Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg by NaturesPlus interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg has a known interaction with 102 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 is inositol used for?
Inositol is a compound involved in cell signaling and how your body handles blood sugar and insulin. Research suggests it may help with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), metabolic syndrome, and preterm labor. It doesn't appear effective for anxiety, nerve pain, or depression based on current evidence.
What is choline used for?
Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for brain function, nerve signaling, and metabolism. We don't have strong evidence that this product helps athletic performance, and evidence for cognitive decline and other conditions is still uncertain. It's most recognized as a nutrient your body needs in daily life, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Choline is rated Likely Safe and is actually important during pregnancy and breastfeeding — your needs are higher at these times. Inositol is rated Possibly Safe but hasn't been fully studied in pregnancy, so use it only under your doctor's supervision. Talk with your doctor or midwife about the right dose for your situation.
What are the side effects?
The most common side effects are digestive: diarrhea, gas, and nausea from inositol. Choline can cause a fishy body odor. At the dose in this product (1 gram of choline), serious side effects are unlikely. If you take much higher amounts, you might experience sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Will this lower my blood sugar if I take diabetes medication?
Possibly. Inositol research shows it can lower blood sugar and HbA1c levels. If you take antidiabetes drugs, there's a Moderate risk that inositol could increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Check with your pharmacist before starting this product.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes. Beyond the two active ingredients, the tablet contains microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, silica, di-calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, cellulose, rice bran, and pharmaceutical glaze — these are inactive ingredients that help form the tablet.

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Choline & Inositol 500 mg/500 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 28 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.

Inositol 14 references
  1. Palatnik A, Frolov K, Fux M, Benjamin J. Double-blind, controlled, crossover trial of inositol versus fluvoxamine for the treatment of panic disorder. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2001;21:335-9.. PubMed
  2. Allan SJ, Kavanagh GM, Herd RM, Savin JA. The effect of inositol supplements on the psoriasis of patients taking lithium: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2004;150:966-9. PubMed
  3. Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
  4. Kamenov Z, Kolarov G, Gateva A, Carlomagno G, Genazzani AD. Ovulation induction with myo-inositol alone and in combination with clomiphene citrate in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients with insulin resistance. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015;31(2):131-5. PubMed
  5. Matarrelli B, Vitacolonna E, D'Angelo M, et al. Effect of dietary myo-inositol supplementation in pregnancy on the incidence of maternal gestational diabetes mellitus and fetal outcomes: a randomized controlled trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2013;26(1 PubMed
  6. Mukai T, Kishi T, Matsuda Y, Iwata N. A meta-analysis of inositol for depression and anxiety disorders. Hum Psychopharmacol 2014;29(1):55-63. PubMed
  7. Farren M, Daly N, McKeating A, Kinsley B, Turner MJ, Daly S. The Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus With Antenatal Oral Inositol Supplementation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(6):759-63. PubMed
  8. Zheng X, Liu Z, Zhang Y, et al. Relationship Between Myo-Inositol Supplementary and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015;94(42):e1604. PubMed
  9. Crawford TJ, Crowther CA, Alsweiler J, Brown J. Antenatal dietary supplementation with myo-inositol in women during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(12):CD011507. PubMed
  10. Maurizi AR, Menduni M, Del Toro R, et al. A pilot study of D-chiro-inositol plus folic acid in overweight patients with type 1 diabetes. Acta Diabetol. 2017;54(4):361-65. PubMed
  11. Leppink EW, Redden SA, Grant JE. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2017;32(2):107-14. PubMed
  12. Lam S, Mandrekar SJ, Gesthalter Y. A Randomized Phase IIb Trial of myo-Inositol in Smokers with Bronchial Dysplasia. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2016;9(12):906-14.
  13. Wozniak J, Faraone SV, Chan J, et al. A randomized clinical trial of high eicosapentaenoic acid omega-3 fatty acids and inositol as monotherapy and in combination in the treatment of pediatric bipolar spectrum disorders: a pilot study. J Clin Psychiatry. PubMed
  14. Vitale SG, Corrado F, Caruso S, et al. Myo-inositol supplementation to prevent gestational diabetes in overweight non-obese women: bioelectrical impedance analysis, metabolic aspects, obstetric and neonatal outcomes - a randomized and open-label, placebo-

See these in context on the Inositol monograph →

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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