Lecithin Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lecithin Powder 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Powder by BulkSupplements.com
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: soy lecithin, a fatty substance naturally found in eggs and soybeans. In supplements, it's used to support various functions — though the evidence for some claims is stronger than others (more on that below).
The only other ingredient listed is the powder itself; there are no added fillers or binders.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The data we hold shows soy lecithin is likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease. For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver issue), the evidence is too limited for us to rate it either way.
If you're considering lecithin for a specific health goal, check with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Soy lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are mild: abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and nausea.
If you have an allergy to eggs or soy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions, so avoid it unless your doctor clears it first. The safety data rates lecithin as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation, though the facts also note that it's sometimes used to help with clogged milk ducts — talk to your healthcare provider before taking supplements while nursing to make sure it's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the soy lecithin in this product. That said, it's always smart to bring a list of your current medications to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new supplement.
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 powder is a straightforward, well-tolerated supplement with no known medication interactions. It's not proven to help with Alzheimer disease, and evidence for other uses is thin or absent.
If you have a soy or egg allergy, steer clear. For any health concern you're hoping lecithin might address, have that conversation with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can tell you whether it's worth trying.
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 Oct 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
General information
Key facts about Lecithin Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000SVC9Y7 |
| Net contents | 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Oz(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 254284 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Lecithin Powder by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Soy Lecithin | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: None
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General Statements
Clean & pure bulk supplements
Precautions
Allergen information: Contains soy
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Free of: Added sugar, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1200 mg (about 1/2 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place
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Lecithin Powder by BulkSupplements.com 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 Powder by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1200 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container417 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: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lecithin Powder by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lecithin Powder. 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 Powder, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
See all BulkSupplements.com products- Name
- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
Lecithin Powder by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lecithin Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lecithin Powder'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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