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Lecithin Granules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bronson

Powder Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lecithin Granules is a dietary supplement by Bronson with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 62 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lecithin Granules by Bronson

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 7 of its 7 active ingredients.
  • “Lecithin” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (7,500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Bronson Lecithin Granules is a 7-ingredient blend. The active components are potassium, phosphorus, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, phosphatidylcholine (the main phospholipid in lecithin), phosphatidylethanolamine, and phosphatidylinositol.

Lecithin itself is a blend of those phospholipid compounds — naturally occurring fats that support cell membranes and brain function. There are no inactive fillers or binders listed.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: brain function and nervous system support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Memory, Dementia, Parkinson disease, Cognitive function — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Phosphatidylcholine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alzheimer disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Phosphatidylcholine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Memory, Dementia.

Phosphatidylcholine, the primary active ingredient, is possibly effective for ulcerative colitis based on available evidence. For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety, the evidence is insufficient to rate it — we don't have reliable data to say whether it works or doesn't.

The potassium and other components in this product don't have documented effectiveness ratings in our data for any condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Potassium is generally well tolerated when it comes from food, but supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people — especially those with kidney disease — and should only be used under medical guidance. The most common side effects of oral potassium are abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.

Serious but rare effects include irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, and mental confusion. Phosphatidylcholine is generally well tolerated, though high doses can cause digestive upset.

Common side effects include altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Dietary potassium and choline are safe in pregnancy, but supplement use beyond food sources in pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't well studied — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium Lecithin Phosphatidylcholine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 62 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Double-check this product before taking it if you're on potassium-sparing diuretics (moderate risk of high blood potassium), ACE inhibitors (moderate risk), or ARBs like losartan (moderate risk). Any blood pressure or water-pill medication should be cleared with your doctor or pharmacist beforehand.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may be considered by people looking for lecithin's phospholipid benefits, but the potassium content makes it risky if you take blood pressure medications or diuretics. If you're on any of those drugs, or if you have kidney disease, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding — also worth confirming with your healthcare provider first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.

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 Granules, straight from the product label.

Brand Bronson
Barcode (UPC) X000Q51P6N
Net contents 1 lb(s); 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2020
DSLD ID 233032
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lecithin Granules by Bronson, 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:
7.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
7.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
64
UPC/BARCODE
X000Q51P6N
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories53 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Calories from Fat36 Calorie(s)--
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Potassium75 mg2%
Phosphorus200 mg16%
Total Fat4 Gram(s)5%
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fat1 Gram(s)5%
Phosphatidylcholine1500 mg--
Phosphatidylethanolamine600 mg--
Phosphatidylinositol900 mg--
Lecithin7500 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Bronson Nutrition+ since 1960

Convenient to use

Nutrition Questions or Comments? Call 1-800-235-3200 Mon. - Fri. 7 AM - 6 PM MST Sat. 8 AM - 4:30 PM MST New

Formulation

Nutritionally supports healthy brain function Nervous system support

Vegetarian

Brain support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Contains: Soy

Warning: Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 tablespoon daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. Lecithin is a pleasant addition to cereals, soups, salads, fruit juices, protein drinks and vegetable juices.

Storage

To ensure freshness, keep container sealed and dry.

Store at room temperature.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Lecithin Granules by Bronson label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lecithin Granules by Bronson

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size7.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container64 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
75 mg per serving

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium monograph & interactions

Phosphorus

200 mg per serving

Lecithin

No known
interactions
7500 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
Interaction report

Lecithin Granules by Bronson Drug Interactions

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62 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lecithin Granules with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Potassium3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

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

Bronson

Name
Bronson Laboratories
Street Address
350 South 400 West #102
City
Lindon
State
UT
ZipCode
84042
Phone Number
1-800-235-3200
Web Address
BronsonVitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lecithin Granules by Bronson: Common Questions

Does Lecithin Granules by Bronson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lecithin Granules has a known interaction with 62 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lecithin Granules contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Does lecithin actually help with liver disease or Alzheimer's?
Phosphatidylcholine, the main ingredient, is possibly effective for ulcerative colitis. For fatty liver disease and Alzheimer's, the evidence isn't strong enough yet — we don't have reliable data to say it works or doesn't. Talk to your doctor about whether this is worth trying for your specific situation.
What are the most common side effects?
From the potassium, you might experience abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Phosphatidylcholine can cause altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, and nausea. Most people tolerate it well, but digestive upset is the main complaint.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy?
Dietary potassium and choline are safe in pregnancy, but supplement use beyond food sources hasn't been well studied. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially since this product has added potassium.
Can I take this if I have kidney disease?
Potassium supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in people with kidney disease. Do not start this without clearing it with your doctor or pharmacist first — kidney function changes how your body handles potassium.
What is phosphatidylcholine, and why is it in here?
Phosphatidylcholine is a natural fat (phospholipid) found in lecithin that makes up cell membranes and supports brain function. It's the active part of lecithin and the ingredient with the most research behind it.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lecithin Granules'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.

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The 36 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.

Potassium 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
  4. Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
  5. Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
  6. Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
  7. Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
  8. Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
  9. Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
  10. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  11. Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
  12. Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad

See these in context on the Potassium 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 →

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 →

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