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Mom's DHA with Choline Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Mom's DHA with Choline 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Mom's DHA with Choline is a dietary supplement by Carlson with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver health, memory and brain support, ulcerative colitis.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mom's DHA with Choline by Carlson

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 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (215 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Mom's DHA with Choline contains 5 active ingredients: eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (two omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil), phosphatidyl choline (a compound that supports cell membranes and brain health), choline (a nutrient important for fetal brain development and liver function), and total phospholipids (fat-like compounds that help your cells work). The product also includes inactive ingredients such as natural mixed tocopherols (vitamin E), beef gelatin, glycerin, water, and natural vanilla flavor.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: Fetal health, growth, development, and mood.
  • We looked for evidence on: Infant development, Neural tube birth defects, Cognitive function, Memory, Depression, Anxiety — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive function (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Depression, Neural tube birth defects, Infant development.
  • Also on file: Phosphatidylcholine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Memory, Infant development.

The evidence for choline in this product is mixed. Phosphatidyl choline shows possibly effective evidence for ulcerative colitis, but the data is insufficient to rate it for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety.

Choline itself is rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance, and the evidence is insufficient for age-related cognitive decline, bronchitis, TPN-associated liver disease, hay fever, and Alzheimer disease. We hold no effectiveness data for the omega-3 fatty acids in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Phosphatidylcholine Choline

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.

Phosphatidyl choline and choline are generally well tolerated in typical supplement amounts. Phosphatidyl choline may cause altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or increased sweating—especially at high doses over 30 grams daily.

Choline at very high doses (above 3.5 grams daily) can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fishy body odor, and salivation; gastrointestinal discomfort has been reported at 9 grams daily or more. Choline is important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but the safety of supplement doses beyond food sources isn't fully studied.

Speak with your doctor about whether supplementation is right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for the omega-3 fatty acids or the other ingredients in this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Phosphatidylcholine Choline

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 16 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.

Atropine (an anticholinergic medication) is the main medication to double-check: choline may theoretically reduce its effects in the brain. We could not verify interactions for eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, or total phospholipids; ask your pharmacist to check those ingredients against your current medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may appeal to pregnant or nursing mothers looking to support omega-3 and choline intake, both of which play roles in fetal and infant brain development. If you take atropine, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Because we couldn't assess three of the five ingredients for drug interactions, confirm all your medications with the tool on this page before beginning.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2024.

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 Mom's DHA with Choline, straight from the product label.

Brand Carlson
Barcode (UPC) 088395159107
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 309244
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Pregnant Women, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mom's DHA with Choline by Carlson, 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 Soft Gel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Soft Gel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
088395159107
IngredientAmount% DV
Eicosapentaenoic Acid40 mg--
Cholesterol20 mg7%
Total Fat0.5 Gram(s)1%
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids215 mg--
Phosphatidyl Choline110 mg--
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Choline13 mg2%
Docosahexaenoic Acid150 mg--
Total Phospholipids140 mg--

Other ingredients: Romega, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural, Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Vanilla Flavor, Natural

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Label statements
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Formulation

Wild Norwegian Fetal health Growth & development Mood health

The caviar DHA is phospholipid-bound supporting healthy brain development for baby and a healthy mood for mom.

Purity guaranteed This product is regularly tested by independent FDA registered laboratories. It has been determined to be fresh and fully potent (per AOCS international protocols and is free of detrimental levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCBs and 28 other contaminants.

An FDA regulated facility

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults: Take one soft gel once or twice daily at mealtime. Do not chew.

Formula

Mom's DHA with Choline blends sustainably sourced arctic herring caviar extract and DHA-rich fish oil, and provides the 3:1 DHA to EPA ratio naturally found in breast milk.

The caviar DHA is phospholipid-bound supporting healthy brain development for baby and a healthy mood for mom.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Romega is a trademark of Arctic Bioscience A.S.

Seals/Symbols

Purity guaranteed Freshness & potency

Precautions

Contains fish (anchovy and herring).

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Mom's DHA with Choline by Carlson label

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Mom's DHA with Choline label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mom's DHA with Choline by Carlson

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Soft Gel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 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.

Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids

215 mg per serving
  • › Eicosapentaenoic Acid
  • › Docosahexaenoic Acid

Phosphatidyl Choline

No known
interactions
110 mg per serving

Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid that is part of every cell membrane and a source of choline. People take it for liver, brain, and gut health, bu...

Phosphatidyl Choline monograph & interactions

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
13 mg per serving

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like egg...

Choline monograph & interactions

Total Phospholipids

140 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Romega, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural, Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Vanilla Flavor, Natural. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Mom's DHA with Choline by Carlson Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Mom's DHA with Choline interact with 16 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 5 ingredients in Mom's DHA with Choline interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Choline

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mom's DHA with Choline 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.

Choline1 drug type · 16 drugs

Atropine

Theoretically, choline might decrease the effects of atropine in the brain.
Animal research shows that administering choline one hour before administering atropine can attenuate atropine-induced decreases in brain levels of acetylcholine. Theoretically, concomitant use of choline and atropine may decrease the effects of atropine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Choline full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mom's DHA with Choline, from the product label.

Carlson

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Name
Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.
City
Arlington Heights
State
IL
ZipCode
60004
Phone Number
888-234-5656
Web Address
carlsonlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Mom's DHA with Choline by Carlson: Common Questions

Does Mom's DHA with Choline by Carlson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mom's DHA with Choline has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mom's DHA with Choline contains 5 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.
Is choline safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Choline is important during pregnancy, but the safety of supplement doses beyond what you get from food isn't fully studied. Your doctor can advise whether supplementing makes sense for you based on your diet and needs.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Choline needs are actually higher while breastfeeding, but supplement use should be guided by your healthcare provider. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is appropriate for you.
What side effects might I experience?
Most people tolerate it well at normal doses. At high doses, choline and phosphatidyl choline can cause bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or a fishy body odor—usually only when you exceed the recommended amount.
Will this help my baby's brain development?
We hold effectiveness data for choline in Alzheimer disease and age-related cognitive decline, but the evidence is insufficient to rate whether it helps with brain development. Talk with your doctor about what the research shows for your specific situation.
What are the omega-3s in this product for?
The DHA and EPA (omega-3 fatty acids) are included to support development during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but we don't have effectiveness ratings on file for them in this data.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mom's DHA with Choline’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Phosphatidylcholine

Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid that is part of every cell membrane and a source of choline. People take it for liver, brain, and gut health, but solid human evidence is limited for mo...

Read the full Phosphatidylcholine monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Choline

Interacts with 16 drugs

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like eggs, meat, and fish. Supplements may help...

Read the full Choline monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mom's DHA with Choline'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 29 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.

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 →

Choline 14 references
  1. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  2. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, et al. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007;99:1224-31. PubMed
  3. Schmidt, C., Abicht, A., Krampfl, K., Voss, W., Stucka, R., Mildner, G., Petrova, S., Schara, U., Mortier, W., Bufler, J., Huebner, A., and Lochmuller, H. Congenital myasthenic syndrome due to a novel missense mutation in the gene encoding choline acetyl
  4. Tamminga, C., Smith, R. C., Chang, S., Haraszti, J. S., and Davis, J. M. Depression associated with oral choline. Lancet 10-23-1976;2(7991):905. PubMed
  5. Wood, J. L. and Allison, R. G. Effects of consumption of choline and lecithin on neurological and cardiovascular systems. Fed.Proc. 1982;41(14):3015-3021.
  6. Growdon, J. H. and Gelenberg, A. J. Choline and lecithin administration to patients with tardive dyskinesia. Trans.Am.Neurol.Assoc. 1978;103:95-99.
  7. Smith, C. M., Swash, M., Exton-Smith, A. N., Phillips, M. J., Overstall, P. W., Piper, M. E., and Bailey, M. R. Choline therapy in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 8-5-1978;2(8084):318. PubMed
  8. Morrison, L. M. and W. F. Gonzales. Choline in coronary atherosclerosis. Amer.Heart J. 1950;39:729.
  9. Christie, J. G. Blackburn 1. M. Glen A. I. M. Zeisel S. Shering A. & Yates C. M. Effects of choline and lecithin on CSF choline levels and on cognitive functioning in patients with presenile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Nutrition and the brain 1979;5
  10. Sidhu N, Davies S, Nadarajah A, et al. Oral choline supplementation for postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(2):249-55. PubMed
  11. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has high feasibility and tolerability. Nutr Res. 2013;33(11):897-904. PubMed
  12. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol disorders: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(5): 1113-25.
  13. Ross RG, Hunter SK, McCarthy L, et al. Perinatal choline effects on neonatal pathophysiology related to later schizophrenia risk. Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(3):290-8. PubMed
  14. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Choline. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press; 1998:390-422.

See these in context on the Choline monograph →

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