Lecithin 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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 Douglas 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 1200 mg by Douglas 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 at 1200 mg per softgel capsule. Lecithin is a phospholipid (a type of fat) found naturally in eggs and soybeans; it's used in foods and supplements to support various body functions.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin and water.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for lecithin is mixed and often limited. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, we hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it — meaning the studies aren't strong enough yet to say whether it works. There is also insufficient evidence on lecithin's use for a liver condition called TPN-associated hepatic steatosis.
If you're considering this supplement for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor to see what the current research supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most commonly reported side effects in people who use it are abdominal pain, diarrhea, a feeling of fullness, and nausea.
If you have an allergy to eggs or soy, be aware that lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions in those cases. The safety data rates lecithin as likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, though the facts advise checking with your healthcare provider before using supplements — especially if you're nursing and considering lecithin for clogged milk ducts.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for lecithin with any medication types we could check. That doesn't mean interactions cannot exist — just that none are on file.
If you take regular medications, check them against the search tool on this page, or ask your pharmacist to review the product with your drug list.
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 1200 mg is generally well tolerated and carries no documented drug interactions. The evidence for most claimed benefits is either weak or not yet established.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have an egg or soy allergy, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can give you personalized advice on whether this supplement fits your situation.
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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 25, 2016.
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.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 310539012864 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 56034 |
| 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, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lecithin 1200 mg by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 {Calories} | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 11 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 1.2 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Lecithin | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Gelatin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 softgel or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
General
Formula #7929
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Formulation
This product contains NO yeast, wheat, gluten, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, artificial preservatives or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Lecithin 1200 mg by Douglas Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lecithin 1200 mg by Douglas 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 Servings per container100 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: Water, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lecithin 1200 mg by Douglas Laboratories 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.
Douglas Laboratories
See all Douglas Laboratories products- Name
- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Phone Number
- 1.800.245.4440
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
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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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