Lecithin Softgels Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Shaklee
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lecithin Softgels 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 Softgels is a dietary supplement by Shaklee with 3 active ingredients. 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 Softgels by Shaklee
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 softgel contains 2 active ingredients: lecithin and phosphorus. Lecithin is a fatty compound found naturally in many foods; it's included here as a dietary supplement.
The product also contains soybean oil as an inactive ingredient (a carrier and capsule component).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for lecithin is mixed depending on what you're taking it for. For Alzheimer disease, it's been rated likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and certain liver conditions related to intravenous nutrition (TPN-associated hepatic steatosis), the evidence isn't strong enough yet to rate how well it works — we'd call that insufficient reliable evidence. If you're considering this for a specific health concern, that's a conversation to have with your doctor, who can tell you whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, a feeling of fullness, and nausea — none severe.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, be aware that lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions; this product contains soybean oil, so it may not be right for you if you have a soy allergy. During pregnancy and lactation, lecithin is rated likely safe.
That said, the safety notes recommend talking to your doctor before using it as a supplement, and if you're thinking about it for clogged milk ducts while nursing, check with your healthcare provider first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. We hold no interaction data for phosphorus, so confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that this product won't affect how your medications work.
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.
Shaklee Lecithin Softgels is generally well tolerated and has no documented interactions with medications. It's likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though you should still discuss it with your doctor before starting.
Evidence for its effectiveness varies by condition — it's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease but insufficient for several other uses. If you have a soy or egg allergy, this product may not be suitable for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2018.
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 Softgels, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lecithin Softgels by Shaklee, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Calories from Fat | 30 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | 6% |
| Total Fat | 3 Gram(s) | 5% |
| Lecithin | 3.1 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 6 softgels daily.
General Statements
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Helps the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients
General
Item #20182
Brand IP Statement(s)
Shaklee
Formula
Soy Lecithin
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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 Softgels by Shaklee 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 Softgels by Shaklee
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size6 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 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.
Protein
Phosphorus
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: Soybean Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lecithin Softgels by Shaklee Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lecithin Softgels. 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 Softgels, from the product label.
Shaklee
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- Shaklee Corporation
- Street Address
- 4747 Willow Road
- City
- Pleasanton
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94588
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The Full Monographs Behind Lecithin Softgels’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lecithin Softgels'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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