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GH-Choline Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nutri-West

GH-Choline label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking GH-Choline 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

GH-Choline is a dietary supplement by Nutri-West 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GH-Choline by Nutri-West

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.

GH-Choline contains one active ingredient: choline bitartrate, a form of choline—a nutrient that supports brain function, cell structure, and metabolism. Choline is also found naturally in eggs, fish, and other foods, and your body can make small amounts on its own.

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 on choline for most uses is limited. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's probably not effective.

For other conditions—including age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, hay fever, bronchitis, and a type of liver fat accumulation (TPN-associated hepatic steatosis)—there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't.

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 from food is generally well tolerated. High-dose supplements, however, can cause side effects.

The tolerable upper limit is 3.5 grams daily; doses of 9 grams or higher have been linked to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a fishy body odor (from how your gut breaks down choline). Choline is important during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, but use only prenatal vitamins or supplements at doses your doctor recommends—don't supplement on your own without guidance.

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 any anticholinergic medication, check with your doctor before starting GH-Choline—this supplement may reduce the medication's 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 may be worth considering if you're interested in supporting brain health, though solid evidence for most uses is still limited. If you take atropine or any anticholinergic medication, talk to your doctor before starting.

Stick to lower doses and stop if you notice nausea or other stomach upset. Work with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm this product is right for your situation.

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 Nov 25, 2013.

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 GH-Choline, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutri-West
Net contents 90 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2013
DSLD ID 27765
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for GH-Choline by Nutri-West, 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)
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline Bitartrate200 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

"What You Want The Best"

0677 MFG07/2010

FOR DISTRIBUTION BY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY.

Manufactured under strict GMP and USP guidelines.

General

Product # 1226

Formulation

Contains no starch, salt, sugar, wheat, corn, yeast, soy, milk, or preservatives.

Storage

Store in cool, dry place.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

TAMPER RESISTANT OUTER SEAL - DO NOT USE IF BROKEN.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: One tablet daily or as directed.

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GH-Choline by Nutri-West label

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GH-Choline label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in GH-Choline by Nutri-West

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Choline Bitartrate

Interacts with
16 drugs
200 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
Interaction report

GH-Choline by Nutri-West Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline Bitartrate 16

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in GH-Choline interact with 16 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in GH-Choline interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Choline Bitartrate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in GH-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.

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
Choline Bitartrate full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for GH-Choline, from the product label.

Nutri-West

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Name
Nutri-West
City
Douglas
State
Wy
ZipCode
82633
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

GH-Choline by Nutri-West: Common Questions

Does GH-Choline by Nutri-West interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, GH-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?
GH-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.
Is choline safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding?
Choline is likely safe and is actually important during pregnancy and breastfeeding because your body's demand for it goes up. However, don't supplement on your own—use only prenatal vitamins or doses your doctor specifically advises.
What side effects might I get from this supplement?
At normal doses, choline is generally well tolerated. But at high doses (9 grams or more daily), you may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, salivation, and sweating. A fishy body odor can also occur because of how your gut metabolizes choline. The upper safe limit is 3.5 grams daily.
Will this help my memory or prevent Alzheimer's disease?
There isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether choline helps with age-related memory loss or Alzheimer's. The research so far is too limited to make a clear recommendation.
Does this product have any fillers or extra ingredients?
No—this product contains only the active ingredient choline bitartrate and no inactive ingredients listed.
Will choline help with athletic performance?
The evidence suggests it's probably not effective for athletic performance, so it's not a strong choice if that's your main goal.

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The Full Monographs Behind GH-Choline’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Choline

Interacts with 16 drugs

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like eggs, meat, and fish. Supplements may help...

Read the full Choline monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

GH-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.

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 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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