Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Premium Brand with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, liver health, brain and memory support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg by Swanson Premium Brand
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients. Phosphatidylcholine is a naturally occurring compound found in egg yolks that supports cell membranes and may help with certain liver conditions and digestive health.
Phosphatidylethanolamine is another phospholipid component of egg lecithin, though we hold no interaction data for it. The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — gelatin, magnesium stearate, and rice flour — which serve as the capsule shell, binder, and flow agent.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Phosphatidylcholine is possibly effective for ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease), based on the evidence we hold. For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety, the evidence is insufficient to know whether it works — meaning we don't have enough reliable data to rate it one way or the other.
Talk with your doctor about what to expect if you're taking this for any of these conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Phosphatidylcholine is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. Common side effects include altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, itching, nausea, sweating, and vomiting — especially at higher doses.
Very high amounts (30 grams per day) are more likely to cause digestive upset. Serious side effects are rare when taken orally.
Choline, which comes from phosphatidylcholine, is needed during pregnancy, but supplement safety beyond what you'd get from food is not well studied — check with your doctor before taking this while pregnant. We don't have enough reliable data on safety while breastfeeding either, so talk with your healthcare provider first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. This doesn't guarantee none exist, so if you take any medications, use the interaction checker on this page or confirm with your own pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This supplement may be worth considering if you have ulcerative colitis or are looking for liver support, though the evidence for other uses is still being studied. Since no interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, it's generally compatible with most medications — but do run your own prescriptions through the tool here or ask your pharmacist to be certain.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have digestive sensitivities, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2018.
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
General information
Key facts about Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson Premium Brand |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614113371 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 178304 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg by Swanson Premium Brand, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% |
| Phosphatidylcholine | 114 mg | -- |
| Phosphatidylethanolamine | 30 mg | -- |
| Total Phospholipids | 150 mg | -- |
| Egg Lecithin | 600 mg | -- |
| Typical Profile: | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour
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General Statements
Bringing wellness to the world since 1969
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Guaranteed purity & potency
Precautions
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule two times per day with water.
General
SW1337
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Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg by Swanson Premium Brand label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg by Swanson Premium Brand
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Egg Lecithin
No knowninteractions
Lecithin is a natural fatty substance found in foods and made by the body that is widely used as a supplement and food emulsifier. Evidence supporting...
Egg Lecithin monograph & interactions- › Typical Profile:
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg by Swanson Premium Brand Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg, from the product label.
Swanson Premium Brand
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- Swanson Health Products
- Street Address
- PO BOX 2803
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58108
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- www.swansonvitamins.com
Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg by Swanson Premium Brand: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Egg Yolk Lecithin 600 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 24 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.
Phosphatidylcholine 15 references
- Domino EF, May WW, Demetriou S, et al. Lack of clinically significant improvement of patients with tardive dyskinesia following phosphatidylcholine therapy. Biol Psychiatry 1985;20:1189-96. PubMed
- Aronson PJ, Lorincz AL. Promotion of palmar sweating with oral phosphatidylcholine. Acta Derm Venereol 1985;65:19-24. DOI
- Hexsel DM, Serra M, de Oliveira Dal'Forno T, et al. Cosmetic uses of injectable phosphatidylcholine on the face. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2005;38:1119-29. PubMed
- Kopera D, Binder B, Toplak H, et al. Histopathologic changes after intralesional application of phosphatidylcholine for lipoma reduction: report of a case. Am J Dermatopathol 2006;28:331-3. PubMed
- Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of lower lid bulging due to prominent fat pads. Dermatol Surg 2001;27:391-2. PubMed
- Rotunda AM, Kolodney MS. Mesotherapy and phosphatidylcholine injections: historical clarification and review. Dermatol Surg 2006;32:465-80. PubMed
- Hexsel D, Serra M, Mazzuco R, et al. Phosphatidylcholine in the treatment of localized fat. J Drugs Dermatol 2003;2:511-8.
- Hasengschwandtner F. Phosphatidylcholine treatment to induce lipolysis. Cosmet Dermatol 2005;4:308-13. PubMed
- Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of localized fat deposits. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2003;27:315-8. PubMed
- Ablon G, Rotunda AM. Treatment of lower eyelid fat pads using phosphatidylcholine: clinical trial and review. Dermatol Surg 2004;30:422-7. PubMed
- Loguercio C, Andreone P, Brisc C, et al. Silybin combined with phosphatidylcholine and vitamin E in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial. Free Radic Biol Med 2012;52(9):1658-65. PubMed
- Panos, J. M., Palson, R., Johnson, R., Portmann, B., and Williams, R. Polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine for acute alcoholic hepatitis: a double blind randomized placebo controlled trial. Eur.J.Gastroenterol 1990;2:351-355.
- Stremmel W, Braun A, Hanemann A, Ehehalt R, Autschbach F, Karner M. Delayed release phosphatidylcholine in chronic-active ulcerative colitis: a randomized, double-blinded, dose finding study. J Clin Gastroenterol 2010;44(5):e101-7. PubMed
- Stremmel W, Ehehalt R, Autschbach F, Karner M. Phosphatidylcholine for steroid-refractory chronic ulcerative colitis: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147(9):603-10. PubMed
- Stremmel W, Vural H, Evliyaoglu O, Weiskirchen R. Delayed Release Phosphatidylcholine is Effective for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: A Meta-Analysis. Dig Dis 2021;39(5):508-515. PubMed
Lecithin 9 references
- Buchman AL, Dubin M, Jenden D, et al. Lecithin increases plasma free choline and decreases hepatic steatosis in long-term total parenteral nutrition patients. Gastroenterology 1992;102:1363-70.
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
- Chatellier G, Lacomblez L. Tacrine (tetrahydroaminoacridine; THA) and lecithin in senile dementia of the Alzheimer type: a multicentre trial. Groupe Francais d'Etude de la Tetrahydroaminoacridine. BMJ 1990;300:495-9.
- Gelenberg AJ, Dorer DJ, Wojcik JD, et al. A crossover study of lecithin treatment of tardive dyskinesia. J Clin Psychiatry 1990;51:149-53.
- Little A, Levy R, Chuaqui-Kidd P, Hand D. A double-blind, placebo controlled trial of high-dose lecithin in Alzheimer's disease. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 1985;48:736-42. PubMed
- Palm M, Moneret-Vautrin DA, Kanny G, et al. Food allergy to egg and soy lecithins. Allergy 1999;54:1116-7. PubMed
- Drachman DA, Glosser G, Fleming P, et al. Memory decline in the aged: treatment with lecithin and physostigmine. Neurology 1982;32:944-50. PubMed
- Gelenberg, A. J., Doller-Wojcik, J. C., and Growdon, J. H. Choline and lecithin in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia: preliminary results from a pilot study. Am J Psychiatry 1979;136(6):772-776. PubMed
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part 184: Direct food substances affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe. Subpart B - listing of specific substances affirmed as GRAS. Sec. 184.1400 Lecithin. Available at: https:
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