Lecithin 19 Grain Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by New Sun
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lecithin 19 Grain 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 19 Grain is a dietary supplement by New Sun 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 19 Grain by New Sun
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
Lecithin 19 Grain contains 2 active ingredients: soy lecithin and polyunsaturated fat. Soy lecithin is a phospholipid derived from soybean oil — a naturally occurring fat compound found in many foods and used in supplements for its potential effects on brain health and cholesterol.
The product also contains inactive ingredients (gelatin, glycerin, water, and soybean oil) that serve as the capsule and base.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on soy lecithin's effectiveness is mixed. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated liver fat buildup (a condition from long-term IV nutrition), the evidence isn't established well enough to rate. If you're considering lecithin for a specific health goal, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Soy lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, a feeling of fullness, and nausea — usually mild.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions, so it's not for you. The safety data rates it likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though the manufacturer suggests talking with your doctor before using it as a supplement rather than in food amounts.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the soy lecithin in this product. We could not check polyunsaturated fat.
Before you start, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it won't interact with your specific medications.
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 19 Grain is generally well tolerated and shows no documented drug interactions for the ingredients we checked. It's most useful if you're interested in lecithin for its potential role in brain health, though the evidence is limited.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a soy or egg allergy, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2012.
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 19 Grain, straight from the product label.
| Brand | New Sun |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 76-1 |
| Net contents | 200 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 12434 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| 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 19 Grain by New Sun, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 NP | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 8 NP | -- |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | -- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | -- |
| Soy Lecithin | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Soybean Oil
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel three times daily with meals.
Precautions
Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergen Information: Contains soy (soy lecithin/soybean oil).
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or experiencing health issues, consult your doctor before use.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General
Product No. 76-1 V3.0
General Statements
Dietary Supplements
Each serving may also provide the following naturally occurring Phosphatides: Phosphatidyl Choline 180 mg Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine 155 mg Phosphatidyl Inositol 120 mg
Formulation
This product does not contain: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, gluten, corn, milk, egg, shelffish or preservatives.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Lecithin 19 Grain by New Sun 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 19 Grain by New Sun
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 container200 Amounts shown are per serving.
Soy 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...
Soy Lecithin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Soybean Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lecithin 19 Grain by New Sun Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lecithin 19 Grain. 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 19 Grain, from the product label.
New Sun
See all New Sun products- Name
- New Sun
- City
- Hendersonville
- State
- NC
- ZipCode
- 28792
- Phone Number
- 1-800-544-0777
- Web Address
- www.newsun.net
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The Full Monographs Behind Lecithin 19 Grain’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lecithin 19 Grain'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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