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Natural Lecithin 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Country Life

Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Natural Lecithin 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by Country Life with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, liver health, brain and memory support.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Natural Lecithin 1200 mg by Country Life

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Phosphatidylcholine” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (504 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Soy Lecithin” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (3,600 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: choline and a lecithin complex that includes phosphatidylcholine and soy lecithin, along with phosphatidylinositol. Lecithin is a fat-like substance (phospholipid) naturally found in plant and animal cells; the choline in it plays a role in cell function and brain chemistry.

The softgel capsule itself is made from gelatin, glycerin, and purified water.

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 — see Choline's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: brain and memory support, liver health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Cognitive function, Dementia, Memory, Alcohol-related liver disease — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related cognitive decline (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alzheimer disease, Cognitive function, Dementia, Hepatitis.

The evidence we hold on choline is mixed. For athletic performance, choline is rated possibly ineffective.

For other uses — bronchitis, age-related cognitive decline, liver problems related to total parenteral nutrition (nutrition delivered through IV), hay fever, and Alzheimer disease — there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Choline is generally well tolerated at food amounts and normal supplement doses. High-dose supplements — especially doses above 3.5 grams daily — can cause fishy body odor, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and sweating.

Choline is rated likely safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, though needs are higher at those times; use only the dose your doctor or midwife recommends.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lecithin Phosphatidylcholine

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 1 matched ingredient 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.

If you take atropine or other anticholinergic drugs (medications that block certain nerve signals), check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement — choline may theoretically reduce how well atropine works. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.

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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.

Natural Lecithin 1200 mg is generally well tolerated at normal doses and may appeal to people looking for a lecithin supplement. If you take atropine or anticholinergic medications, clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2016.

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 Natural Lecithin 1200 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Country Life
Barcode (UPC) 015794042051
Net contents 300 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2016
DSLD ID 58790
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Natural Lecithin 1200 mg by Country Life, 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:
3 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
015794042051
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories30 {Calories}--
Calories from Fat25 {Calories}--
Total Fat2.5 Gram(s)4%
Choline52 mg--
Phosphatidylinositol288 mg--
Phosphatidylcholine504 mg--
Soy Lecithin3600 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Lecithin is a lipotropic substance and a natural source of phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylinositol, two phospholipids found in the brain, as well as the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. Phospholipids, such as phosphatidyl-choline, are key building blocks of cell membranes, and choline is important for fat transport and cholesterol and fat metabolism in the liver.*** Choline supports homocysteine levels in the blood that are already in the normal range.*** Choline is essential for the production of acetylcholine, an important brain neurotransmitter,.*** Country Life uses a high quality lecithin to help support brain and nerve function and provide nervous system supports.***

Yes Recyclable packaging Yes Manufacturing supports wind power

This product has been manufactured at a GMP Registered facility.

ESTABLISHED 1971

1200 mg 19 grains

~Supports brain and nerve function*** ~ Provides nervous system support***

Our PLEDGE of INTEGRITY AUTHENTICITY, CLEANLINESS, FRESHNESS CONSISTENCY ~ ACCURACY

Natural

Formula

Country Life provides 3,600 mg of lecithin in three (3) softgels.

Natural source of phospholipids ~ Good source of choline

Contains soy.

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.

Formulation

Yes Certified Gluten-Free by GFCO.ORG

NO YEAST, CORN OR WHEAT NO MILK, SALT OR SUGAR NO PRESERVATIVES NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVORS OR SWEETENERS NO MAGNESIUM STEARATE

Certified Gluten-Free

100% bovine gelatin, BSE free.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults take one (1) to three (3) softgels daily with food.

Precautions

As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.

Contains soy.

CAUTION: If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product.

If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.

Do not accept if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a dry place between 59(0)-86(0) F.

General

Product No. 4205 12M15NL

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Natural Lecithin 1200 mg by Country Life label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Natural Lecithin 1200 mg by Country Life

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Soy Lecithin

No known
interactions
3600 mg per serving Form: Phosphatides

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Natural Lecithin 1200 mg by Country Life Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Natural Lecithin 1200 mg, from the product label.

Country Life

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Name
Country Life, LLC
Street Address
180 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Web Address
CountryLifeVitamins.com
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Natural Lecithin 1200 mg by Country Life: Common Questions

Does Natural Lecithin 1200 mg by Country Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Natural Lecithin 1200 mg 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?
Natural Lecithin 1200 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 this safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Choline is rated likely safe during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, your needs for choline are actually higher at these times, so use only the dose your doctor or midwife recommends — don't guess at what's right for you.
What are the side effects of this product?
At normal doses, choline is well tolerated. At very high doses — 9 grams daily or more — some people report diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a fishy body odor. The supplement has a daily upper limit of 3.5 grams.
Does lecithin help with memory or brain health?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether choline or lecithin works for age-related cognitive decline or Alzheimer disease. The evidence just isn't established in the data we hold.
Can this help with athletic performance?
Choline is rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance based on the evidence available.
What is phosphatidylinositol, and does it interact with medications?
Phosphatidylinositol is a fat-soluble compound found in lecithin. We don't hold interaction data for this ingredient, so we can't tell you whether it interacts with medications. Your pharmacist can help if you have specific concerns.

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Sources & How We Checked

Natural Lecithin 1200 mg'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 38 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.

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 →

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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