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Dietary supplement

Lecithin 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Lecithin 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA 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 BIOVEA

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 4 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Soy Lecithin” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,200 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has 4 active ingredients: phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, and phosphatidic acid — all naturally occurring phospholipids sourced from soy lecithin. Phosphatidylcholine is the main one we have effectiveness data for.

The softgel capsules also contain soy lecithin oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerine, and water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Phosphatidylcholine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Phosphatidylcholine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Ulcerative colitis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Phosphatidylcholine is possibly effective for ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel condition). For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety, the evidence is insufficient — we simply don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works.

The other three phospholipids in this product don't have effectiveness ratings on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lecithin Phosphatidylcholine

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.

Phosphatidylcholine is generally well tolerated when taken orally. The most common side effects are altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, itching, nausea, sweating, and vomiting — though not everyone experiences them.

Large doses (30 grams per day) are more likely to cause digestive upset and diarrhea; even smaller doses have triggered bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting in some people. Choline (a component of phosphatidylcholine) is needed in pregnancy, but the safety of taking it as a supplement beyond what's in food hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor before using this product while pregnant.

There isn't enough reliable data on this supplement during breastfeeding; check with your healthcare provider first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lecithin Phosphatidylcholine

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we hold no interaction data for phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, or phosphatidic acid, so confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that this product is safe to combine with any medications you take.

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 product may be worth considering if you're interested in phosphatidylcholine for ulcerative colitis, though the evidence is only modest. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — especially since we couldn't check three of the four active ingredients for interactions.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2021.

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 Lecithin 1200 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 818423022901
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 248979
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
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 Lecithin 1200 mg by BIOVEA, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
818423022901
IngredientAmount% DV
Soy Lecithin1200 mg--
Phosphatidylcholine156 mg--
Phosphatidylethanolamine96 mg--
Phosphatidylinositol108 mg--
Phosphatidic Acid36 mg--

Other ingredients: Soy Lecithin Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerine, Water

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

GMP Compliant

Formulation

Gluten free Non-GMO Dairy Free

General Statements

Premium quality guaranteed since 2001. BIOVEA is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel so strongly about the quality, potency and purity of our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.

Guaranteed premium quality

Essential phospholipid

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Daily Intake: Take 1 softgel, 1-2 times daily with meals.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a healthcare professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Contains: Soy.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Lecithin 1200 mg by BIOVEA label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lecithin 1200 mg by BIOVEA

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 Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Soy Lecithin

No known
interactions
1200 mg per serving

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...

Soy Lecithin monograph & interactions
  • Phosphatidylcholine
  • › Phosphatidylethanolamine
  • › Phosphatidylinositol
  • › Phosphatidic Acid

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soy Lecithin Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerine, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lecithin 1200 mg by BIOVEA 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lecithin 1200 mg, from the product label.

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Street Address
9160 E. Bahia Dr.
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lecithin 1200 mg by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does Lecithin 1200 mg by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lecithin 1200 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lecithin 1200 mg 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.
What does phosphatidylcholine actually do?
It's a naturally occurring fat-like substance that may help reduce inflammation in the colon if you have ulcerative colitis — that's the one use where we have some evidence it's possibly effective. For liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether it helps.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Choline (which this product contains) is needed during pregnancy, but we don't have solid data on supplement safety beyond what you get from food. Talk with your doctor before taking this while pregnant — they can tell you whether the dose here is right for you.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Most common are altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. These tend to happen more with larger doses, but have been reported even at smaller amounts in some people. If your stomach gets upset, lower the dose or stop and check with your pharmacist.
Is this product just soy lecithin?
It's made from soy lecithin, but the active ingredients are four specific phospholipids extracted from it — phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, and phosphatidic acid. The capsule also contains gelatin, glycerine, and water.
Are there any other ingredients I should know about?
No fillers or binders beyond the soy lecithin oil, gelatin, glycerine, and water used to make the softgel. If you have a soy allergy, this product isn't right for you.

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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.

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.

Lecithin 9 references
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Gelenberg AJ, Dorer DJ, Wojcik JD, et al. A crossover study of lecithin treatment of tardive dyskinesia. J Clin Psychiatry 1990;51:149-53.
  5. 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
  6. Palm M, Moneret-Vautrin DA, Kanny G, et al. Food allergy to egg and soy lecithins. Allergy 1999;54:1116-7. PubMed
  7. Drachman DA, Glosser G, Fleming P, et al. Memory decline in the aged: treatment with lecithin and physostigmine. Neurology 1982;32:944-50. PubMed
  8. 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
  9. 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:

See these in context on the Lecithin monograph →

Phosphatidylcholine 15 references
  1. 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
  2. Aronson PJ, Lorincz AL. Promotion of palmar sweating with oral phosphatidylcholine. Acta Derm Venereol 1985;65:19-24. DOI
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of lower lid bulging due to prominent fat pads. Dermatol Surg 2001;27:391-2. PubMed
  6. Rotunda AM, Kolodney MS. Mesotherapy and phosphatidylcholine injections: historical clarification and review. Dermatol Surg 2006;32:465-80. PubMed
  7. Hexsel D, Serra M, Mazzuco R, et al. Phosphatidylcholine in the treatment of localized fat. J Drugs Dermatol 2003;2:511-8.
  8. Hasengschwandtner F. Phosphatidylcholine treatment to induce lipolysis. Cosmet Dermatol 2005;4:308-13. PubMed
  9. Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of localized fat deposits. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2003;27:315-8. PubMed
  10. Ablon G, Rotunda AM. Treatment of lower eyelid fat pads using phosphatidylcholine: clinical trial and review. Dermatol Surg 2004;30:422-7. PubMed
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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

See these in context on the Phosphatidylcholine monograph →

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