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Dietary supplement

Lecithin 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SimplySupplements

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

Lecithin 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by SimplySupplements 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 SimplySupplements

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: lecithin at 1200 mg per capsule. Lecithin is a phospholipid — a type of fat — found naturally in foods like eggs and soybeans; it's used in supplements for a variety of purposes.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin, gelatin, and purified water, which make up the capsule.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supporting the body's natural fat breakdown.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence on lecithin is limited. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective — the data doesn't support it for that use.

For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver condition that can develop with long-term intravenous nutrition), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works. If you're considering this supplement for one of those purposes, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lecithin

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.

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 allergy to eggs or soy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions. While lecithin is considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, the safety data advises you to talk with your healthcare provider before using the supplement form — food amounts are different from supplement doses.

It's also often used to help with clogged milk ducts, but check with your doctor first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lecithin

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 checked. This doesn't guarantee none exist — it just means we hold no data on them.

Before you start, run your exact medications through the interaction tool on this page, or confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist.

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 a single-ingredient supplement that's well tolerated by most people but has limited evidence for the conditions it's commonly used for. If you have an egg or soy allergy, this may not be right for you.

Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have questions about whether it fits your health goals.

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 Jun 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 Lecithin 1200 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand SimplySupplements
Barcode (UPC) 5060208411300
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2013
DSLD ID 22177
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lecithin 1200 mg by SimplySupplements, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
5060208411300
IngredientAmount% DV
Lecithin1200 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Gelatin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Precautions

Pregnant or lactating women should consult a Doctor before using this product.

Important Information If you are taking any prescription medication, you have a medical condition or you have specific concerns about the suitability of our products, always consult your GP or Pharmacist prior to taking supplements.

Do not exceed stated dose.

Keep away from children at all times.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Allergy Advice: Contains ingredients derived from Soybeans and Beef.

Food Supplement: This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.

Seals/Symbols

SimplySupplements(TM)

General Statements

HIGH STRENGTH

Supporting the body's natural process of breaking down fat

Quality Assured

Product Information Lecithin is a natural-source food ingredient which is extracted from Soya beans and is a rich source of choline and inositol.

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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Daily Intake Take one to four capsules daily as a food supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

General

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Lecithin 1200 mg by SimplySupplements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lecithin 1200 mg by SimplySupplements

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

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...

Lecithin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Gelatin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lecithin 1200 mg by SimplySupplements 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.

SimplySupplements

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Phone Number
0800 988 0292
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Lecithin 1200 mg by SimplySupplements: Common Questions

Does Lecithin 1200 mg by SimplySupplements 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.
Can I take lecithin if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Lecithin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, the safety data advises you to talk with your healthcare provider before using the supplement form, since supplement doses differ from food amounts. It's sometimes used to help with clogged milk ducts — mention that to your doctor if it's relevant.
What are the most common side effects?
Lecithin is well tolerated, but some people report abdominal pain, diarrhea, fullness, and nausea. If you have an allergy to eggs or soy, it can also trigger allergic skin reactions — lecithin is often made from those sources.
Does lecithin actually work for Alzheimer disease?
The evidence rates it likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease, so there's no solid support for that use. For other conditions like cognitive decline or anxiety, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say how well it works.
What is lecithin, and where does it come from?
Lecithin is a type of fat called a phospholipid that occurs naturally in foods like eggs and soybeans. In supplements, it's extracted from those sources and used for various health purposes.
Are there any fillers in this product?
The capsule itself contains glycerin, gelatin, and purified water — those are the inactive ingredients that make up the capsule structure. The active ingredient is the 1200 mg of lecithin.

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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

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 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
  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:

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