Lecithin 1,200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lecithin 1,200 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
Lecithin 1,200 mg is a dietary supplement by Highland Laboratories 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 Lecithin 1,200 mg by Highland Laboratories
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 one active ingredient: lecithin 1,200 mg per softgel. Lecithin is a naturally occurring fat-like substance found in many foods and is commonly used as a supplement.
The capsule itself is made with gelatin, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for lecithin's effectiveness is mixed and limited. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver condition related to intravenous nutrition), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. If you're considering lecithin for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor about what the research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, diarrhea, a feeling of fullness, and nausea.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions — check the source of the lecithin in this product if you have either allergy. While lecithin is considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, it's used by some people to help with clogged milk ducts; talk to your doctor or lactation consultant before using it for that purpose.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for lecithin with any medications. Still, if you take any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, check with your pharmacist before adding this or any supplement to your routine.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Lecithin 1,200 mg is a single-ingredient supplement that's generally well tolerated, with no documented drug interactions in our data. Evidence for its effectiveness is limited or absent for most uses, including cognitive decline and anxiety.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an egg or soy allergy, discuss this supplement with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 21, 2017.
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 Lecithin 1,200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Highland Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 768305806122 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 21, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 79640 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lecithin 1,200 mg by Highland Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lecithin | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water
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Formula
Non-GMO Lecithin 1,200 mg.
Contains soy, from lecithin.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
GMP Quality Assured Earth Friendly
General Statements
% Daily Value
Formulation
No corn, salt, yeast, wheat, milk & egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.
Non-GMO - This product does not contain genetically modified materials
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
One to six soft gels daily, as a dietary supplement.
Precautions
Contains soy, from lecithin.
General
PR 806
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Lecithin 1,200 mg by Highland Laboratories label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lecithin 1,200 mg by Highland Laboratories
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.
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...
Lecithin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lecithin 1,200 mg by Highland Laboratories Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lecithin 1,200 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 Lecithin 1,200 mg, from the product label.
Lecithin 1,200 mg by Highland Laboratories: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lecithin 1,200 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lecithin 1,200 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 9 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.
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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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