Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg 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
Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Spring Valley 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 Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg by Spring Valley
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 has one active ingredient: soy lecithin at 400 mg per softgel, which includes 140 mg of phosphatidylcholine — a fatty compound naturally found in cell membranes and brain tissue. The softgel itself is made from gelatin and glycerin, which are inactive ingredients that help deliver the active component.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The data we hold shows phosphatidylcholine may help with ulcerative colitis (a type of inflammatory bowel disease), rated as possibly effective. For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety, the evidence isn't established enough to rate it — meaning we don't have reliable data yet on whether it works for those uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Phosphatidylcholine is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses. The most common side effects from oral use are altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, itching, nausea, sweating, and vomiting — though a small number of people report these even at lower doses.
High doses (over 1.2 grams) or very large amounts (30 grams daily) are more likely to cause digestive upset and diarrhea. Choline (which your body makes from phosphatidylcholine) is needed during pregnancy, but we don't have enough data to know how safe supplement doses are beyond what's in food; talk with your doctor before taking this while pregnant.
Similarly, there isn't enough reliable data on supplement use while breastfeeding — 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. That said, if you take any prescription medications, it's always smart to run them through the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist for peace of mind.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is a straightforward soy lecithin supplement with one well-studied active ingredient and no documented medication interactions. It may help with ulcerative colitis, though evidence for other uses isn't established yet.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have digestive sensitivities, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2013.
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 Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 078742435381 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 26420 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg by Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Soy Lecithin | 400 mg | -- |
| which contains 140 mg of Phosphatidylcholine | 140 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin
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Formulation
No Gluten, No Yeast, No Wheat, No Milk or Milk Derivatives, No Lactose, No Sugar, No Preservatives, No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavor, No Sodium (less than 5 mg per serving).
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: For adults, take one (1) softgel two times daily, preferably with meals. As a reminder, discuss the supplements you take with your health care provider.
Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Storage
KEEP IN A DRY PLACE, TIGHTLY CLOSED AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURANCE GUARANTEE
VITAMIN #1 BRAND
General Statements
- Produced under strict quality guidelines. - Verified by an independent, ISO 9001:2000 certified laboratory. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED BY REFUND OR REPLACEMENT
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH >>> Lecithin is made up on Phosphatidylcholine, an important nutrient that helps support nervous system health and cell growth and function. This is an excellent overall supplement that can be used every day.
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.
General
Item No. 46358 B51054W 05D
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg by Spring Valley 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 Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg by Spring Valley
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule 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: Gelatin, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg by Spring Valley Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg. 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 Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg, from the product label.
Spring Valley
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- US Nutrition, Inc.
- City
- Bohemia
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11716-2510
Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg by Spring Valley: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lecithin
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 most of its health claims is limited, t...
Read the full Lecithin monograph → Herb & supplement monographPhosphatidylcholine
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 →Sources & How We Checked
Natural Lecithin Concentrate (From Soy) 400 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.
- 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 24 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:
Phosphatidylcholine 15 references
- 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
- Aronson PJ, Lorincz AL. Promotion of palmar sweating with oral phosphatidylcholine. Acta Derm Venereol 1985;65:19-24. DOI
- 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
- 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
- Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of lower lid bulging due to prominent fat pads. Dermatol Surg 2001;27:391-2. PubMed
- Rotunda AM, Kolodney MS. Mesotherapy and phosphatidylcholine injections: historical clarification and review. Dermatol Surg 2006;32:465-80. PubMed
- Hexsel D, Serra M, Mazzuco R, et al. Phosphatidylcholine in the treatment of localized fat. J Drugs Dermatol 2003;2:511-8.
- Hasengschwandtner F. Phosphatidylcholine treatment to induce lipolysis. Cosmet Dermatol 2005;4:308-13. PubMed
- Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of localized fat deposits. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2003;27:315-8. PubMed
- Ablon G, Rotunda AM. Treatment of lower eyelid fat pads using phosphatidylcholine: clinical trial and review. Dermatol Surg 2004;30:422-7. PubMed
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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