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Choline L-Bitartrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Choline L-Bitartrate is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 L-Bitartrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Choline L-Bitartrate by BulkSupplements.com

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 L-bitartrate, a form of choline — a nutrient that plays a role in cell function, brain health, and liver function. There are no inactive ingredients in this powder.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: Choline for cognitive and liver health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Cognitive function, Dementia, Hepatitis, Infant development — 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 TPN-associated hepatic steatosis, Alzheimer disease, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Cognitive function, and more.

The evidence on choline L-bitartrate is mixed. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance.

For other uses — including age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, allergic rhinitis, liver health during total parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding), and bronchitis — we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist about what the science actually supports.

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 at food levels, but high-dose supplements carry a daily upper limit of 3.5 grams. Doses exceeding that can cause side effects.

The most common is a fishy body odor caused by how your intestines break down choline. At doses of 9 grams daily or higher, you may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, salivation, or sweating.

Very high doses (32 grams daily) have caused gastroenteritis. Choline is important during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, but you should only use supplemental doses under your doctor's guidance — don't self-dose beyond what they recommend.

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 other anticholinergic medications (drugs that block acetylcholine in the body), check your specific medication with the search tool before adding this supplement — choline may theoretically reduce how well these drugs work.

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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.

Choline L-bitartrate is generally well tolerated at appropriate doses, but it's important to stay below the 3.5-gram daily upper limit to avoid side effects. If you take atropine or any anticholinergic medication, check with your pharmacist before starting this supplement.

Talk with your doctor about whether choline supplementation fits your health goals, since evidence for many uses is still limited.

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 23, 2024.

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 L-Bitartrate, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000TO34RT
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312695
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 L-Bitartrate by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
600 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
600 mg
Servings per container
833
UPC/BARCODE
X000TO34RT
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline L-Bitartrate600 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free Of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 600 mg (about 1/4 tsp) once or twice daily with meal, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.

General Statements

New Use an accurate milligram scale.

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Choline L-Bitartrate by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Choline L-Bitartrate by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size600 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container833 Amounts shown are per serving.

Choline L-Bitartrate

Interacts with
16 drugs
600 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 L-Bitartrate monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Choline L-Bitartrate by BulkSupplements.com 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 L-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 L-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 L-Bitartrate, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Choline L-Bitartrate by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Choline L-Bitartrate by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Choline L-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 L-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.
Will choline L-bitartrate help my memory or brain health?
The evidence isn't established yet for age-related cognitive decline or Alzheimer disease — we don't have enough reliable data to say it works. If brain health is your goal, ask your pharmacist what the science actually supports.
What's the maximum dose I should take daily?
The daily upper limit is 3.5 grams. Doses above that can cause side effects like a fishy body odor, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Stay within that limit unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Is it safe to take choline while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Choline is important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but you should only use supplements under your doctor's guidance — don't decide the dose on your own. Talk with your doctor about what's right for you.
Why does choline sometimes cause a fishy smell?
When your intestines break down choline, they produce trimethylamine, which can come out through your skin and create a fishy body odor. This is more likely at higher doses.
Is this powder just choline, or does it have fillers?
This product contains only choline L-bitartrate — no inactive ingredients or fillers.

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The Full Monographs Behind Choline L-Bitartrate’s Ingredients

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

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Sources & How We Checked

Choline L-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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