Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 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
Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver health, memory and brain support, ulcerative colitis.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 Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg by Source Naturals
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 one active ingredient: phosphatidylcholine, a compound that's a structural component of cell membranes and plays a role in cell communication and liver function. The inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule), glycerin, and purified water.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Phosphatidylcholine is possibly effective for ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel condition). For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety, the evidence isn't established enough yet to rate it — more research is needed to know whether it helps with those conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Phosphatidylcholine is generally well tolerated at typical oral doses. The most common side effects are altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, itching, nausea, sweating, and vomiting.
Large doses (30 grams a day or more) are more likely to cause digestive upset and diarrhea. Choline is needed during pregnancy, but we don't have enough data on whether supplement doses beyond food sources are safe — talk with your doctor about whether to take this while pregnant.
For breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable data either; check with your healthcare provider first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for phosphatidylcholine. Use the search tool on this page to check your specific medications before taking this product.
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 may help if you have ulcerative colitis, though the evidence is moderate. It's generally well tolerated, though digestive side effects can happen.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding require a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist, since the safety data on supplement doses isn't complete. If you take any medications, use the search tool to double-check before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2023.
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 Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Source Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078006190 |
| Net contents | 90 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 296128 |
| 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 Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Phosphatidyl Choline | 420 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: 1 to 2 softgels daily.
Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Formula
Source Naturals Phosphatidyl Choline provides premium quality and potency. This product has been concentrated to contain 3 times the phosphatidyl choline found in ordinary lecithin. This special soy lecithin also contains phosphatidyl inositol, phosphatidyl ethanolamine, and related phosphorus containing lipids. Phosphatidyl choline is a naturally occurring molecule that is composed of choline, phosphoric acid ad hydrocarbons. It is one of several phosphorus containing lipids that form the structural elements of all cell membranes in the body.
Formulation
Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright Source Naturals, Inc.
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Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg by Source Naturals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg by Source Naturals
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 Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Phosphatidyl Choline
No knowninteractions
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg by Source Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 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 Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg, from the product label.
Source Naturals
- Name
- Source Naturals, Inc.
- Street Address
- P. O. Box 2118
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95062
- Web Address
- www.sourcenaturals.com
Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg by Source Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Phosphatidyl Choline In Lecithin 420 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 15 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
- 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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