Lecithin 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Altrum
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lecithin 1200 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 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by Altrum 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 1200 mg by Altrum
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 at 1200 mg per softgel capsule. Lecithin is a naturally occurring fatty substance found in eggs, soy, and other foods and tissues.
The inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule), vegetable glycerin, and purified water.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for lecithin is mixed. It's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver complication from intravenous nutrition), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're considering lecithin for any of these reasons, talk with your doctor about what the science actually supports for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects 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 label or ask us about the source if you're sensitive. During pregnancy and lactation, lecithin is rated likely safe.
That said, talk to your doctor before using lecithin supplements, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or dealing with clogged milk ducts.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. Even so, it's worth mentioning any new supplement to your pharmacist, especially if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or anything for blood pressure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Altrum Lecithin 1200 mg is generally well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions. It's not proven effective for Alzheimer disease, and the evidence is unclear for other uses like cognitive decline or anxiety.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, check with your pharmacist or doctor first — they can help you figure out whether it makes sense for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2015.
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 1200 mg, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lecithin 1200 mg by Altrum, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Lecithin | 1.2 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water
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General Statements
Lecithin is needed by every living cell in the human body and is a natural source of B vitamins, choline and inositol*
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General
PRODUCT CODE VB075
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Serving: Take one softgel three times daily, preferably with a meal. This product's performance can be further enhanced with use of the ALTRUM Ultra Daily Enzymes and ALTRUM Ultra Multis.
Storage
To assure freshness and potency store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
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Lecithin 1200 mg by Altrum label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lecithin 1200 mg by Altrum
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel Capsule(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container90 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, Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lecithin 1200 mg by Altrum Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lecithin 1200 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 1200 mg, from the product label.
Altrum
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- Altrum Nutrition Div. of AMSOIL INC.
- City
- Superior
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54880
- Phone Number
- (715) 392-7101
Lecithin 1200 mg by Altrum: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lecithin 1200 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 1200 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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