Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin 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
Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin is a dietary supplement by X Gold Health with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, liver health, brain and memory support.Based on those ingredients, 82 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pregnenolone, Micronized. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin by X Gold Health
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 contains 2 active ingredients. Pregnenolone is a hormone precursor — your body can convert it into other hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Lecithin is a fat-like substance found naturally in eggs and soybeans; it's included in many supplements for its role in cell structure and cell-to-cell signaling. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients (cellulose, rice flour, and magnesium stearate) that help hold the formula together and make it easy to swallow.
Does it work?
Not established
For pregnenolone, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold — we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer's disease, autism, back pain, bipolar disorder, and other conditions listed. Lecithin shows similar gaps: it's likely ineffective for Alzheimer's disease, and we have insufficient evidence for age-related cognitive decline, certain liver conditions, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pregnenolone is a hormone with limited human safety data, so use it only under guidance from a healthcare professional. It's not safe in pregnancy — the safety data advises against it — and there isn't enough information to know if it's safe while breastfeeding, so avoid it then too.
Lecithin is generally well tolerated in food and supplement amounts, though it can cause stomach upset (abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or fullness). If you have an egg or soy allergy, lecithin may trigger allergic skin reactions.
Pregnenolone itself may cause acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, sweating, or tremor — one case of a photosensitivity-type rash has also been reported.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, double-check any estrogen-based medications (birth control, hormone replacement therapy), benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety or sleep drugs like diazepam), progestin, testosterone, or progesterone medications. Pregnenolone may enhance or reduce how these work.
Your exact medications matter — use the checker on this page.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin is intended for people interested in hormone precursor supplementation, but it's a hormone product with real drug interaction risks and limited safety evidence, so it's not for everyone. If you take any estrogen, progestin, testosterone, progesterone, or benzodiazepine medication, you need to check with your pharmacist or doctor first — this product may change how those drugs work.
Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it. Talk to your pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 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
General information
Key facts about Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | X Gold Health |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 120 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 310946 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin by X Gold Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lecithin | 100 mg | -- |
| Pregnenolone, Micronized | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formulation
Hormone precursor to support memory & mood 2-in-1 formula
Micronized for higher bioavailability Supports memory & cognitive function Supports hormone balance
Zero gluten, soy, eggs, dairy, nuts, preservatives or animal products
Non GMO Ingredients Verified
Manufactured and quality tested in the USA Ingredients carefully sourced from around the world
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement take two (2) capsules once a day with food and a full glass of water. Best when taken as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a dry place at controlled room temperature of 50 degrees-86 degrees F.
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 Statements
Your health is gold! Be Happy!
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
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Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin by X Gold Health label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin by X Gold Health
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
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 & interactionsPregnenolone, Micronized
Interacts with82 drugs
Pregnenolone is a hormone your body makes naturally and a building block for other hormones like cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, and testosterone. It is sol...
Pregnenolone, Micronized monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin by X Gold Health Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin by X Gold Health contains pregnenolone, which interacts with several hormone-based medications.
The most serious concern is with estrogens (birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and similar drugs) — pregnenolone may enhance their effects, potentially increasing your risk of side effects like blood clots or stroke.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Pregnenolone also has Moderate interactions with benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety and sleep medications like diazepam), which it may reduce in strength, and with progestin, testosterone, and progesterone-based medications, where it may boost their effects. Lecithin, the second ingredient, was checked and has no interactions documented in our data.
Although we hold no interaction data for lecithin beyond what's listed above, pregnenolone's interactions span 82 individual medications across these categories alone. Use the medication checker below to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin interact with 82 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pregnenolone, Micronized
AlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Alprazolam interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBromazepamLectopam
How Bromazepam interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Bromazepam interactionChlordiazepoxideLibrium
How Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Chlordiazepoxide interactionChlordiazepoxide, Clidinium BromideLibrax
How Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide interactionClobazamFrisium, Onfi, Sympazan
How Clobazam interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Clobazam interactionClonazepamCeberclon, Klonopin, Rivotril
How Clonazepam interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Clonazepam interactionClorazepateTranxene, Tranxene SD, Tranxene T-Tab
How Clorazepate interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Clorazepate interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Conjugated Estrogens interactionConjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone AcetatePremplus, Prempro
How Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Progestin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MeprobamatePMB 200, PMB 400
How Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MethyltestosteronePremarin with Methyltestosterone
How Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Testosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interactionCyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl EstradiolDiane-35, Dianette
How Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDesogestrelCerazette
How Desogestrel interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedProgestin, Progesterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progestin.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Desogestrel interactionDesogestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolDesogen, Marvelon, Marvelon 21, Marvelon 28, Mircette, Ortho-Cept +2 more
How Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDiazepamDiastat AcuDial, Valium, Valium injection, Valtoco
How Diazepam interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Diazepam interactionDiethylstilbestrol, MethyltestosteroneTylosterone
How Diethylstilbestrol, Methyltestosterone interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedTestosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of testosterone.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Diethylstilbestrol, Methyltestosterone interactionDrospirenoneDrospirenone
How Drospirenone interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedProgestin, Progesterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progestin.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Drospirenone interactionDrospirenone, EstetrolNextstellis
How Drospirenone, Estetrol interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Progestin +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Drospirenone, Estetrol interactionDrospirenone, Ethinyl EstradiolAngeliq, Gianvi, Yasmin
How Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Progestin +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionElagolix, Estradiol Norethindrone Acetate, ElagolixOriahnn
How Elagolix, Estradiol Norethindrone Acetate, Elagolix interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedProgestin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progestin.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Elagolix, Estradiol Norethindrone Acetate, Elagolix interactionEstazolamProsom
How Estazolam interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedBenzodiazepines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Estazolam interactionEsterified EstrogensEstratab, Menest
How Esterified Estrogens interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Esterified Estrogens interactionEsterified Estrogens, MethyltestosteroneEstratest
How Esterified Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Testosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Esterified Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interactionEstradiolDivigel, Elestrin, Estrace, Estraderm, Estring, Evamist +6 more
How Estradiol interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Estradiol interactionEstradiol, MedroxyprogesteroneDivitren
How Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Progestin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone interactionEstradiol, Norethindrone AcetateActivella
How Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Progestin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interactionEstradiol, NorgestimateOrtho-Prefest
How Estradiol, Norgestimate interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Estradiol, Norgestimate interactionEstradiol, ProgesteroneBijuvanda
How Estradiol, Progesterone interacts with Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pregnenolone, MicronizedEstrogens, Progestin +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Pregnenolone, Micronized + Estradiol, Progesterone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin 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.
Pregnenolone, Micronized
Benzodiazepines
Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Very preliminary clinical research shows that chronic use of pregnenolone reduces sedative effects of diazepam when compared with chronic use of placebo. This effect may be related to the activity of pregnenolone at GABAA receptors.
Estrogens
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including estrogens.
Progesterone
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progesterone.
In humans, some research shows that oral administration of pregnenolone can increase levels of progesterone. However, other research shows no effect on progesterone levels. It is possible the impact of pregnenolone on progesterone levels may be dose dependent.
Progestin
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progestin.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including progestin.
Testosterone
Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of testosterone.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including testosterone. However, preliminary clinical research shows that taking pregnenolone 30-500 mg orally daily for up to 8 weeks does not affect testosterone levels.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin, from the product label.
X Gold Health
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- X Gold Health LLC
- City
- Miami
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33141
- Web Address
- www.xgoldhealth.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin’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 monographPregnenolone
Interacts with 82 drugsPregnenolone is a hormone your body makes naturally and a building block for other hormones like cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, and testosterone. It is sold as a supplement for memory, mood, and...
Read the full Pregnenolone monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Pregnenolone 100 mg + Lecithin'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.
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:
Pregnenolone 6 references
- Devlin TM, ed. Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations. third ed. New York: Wiley-Liss Inc., 1992.
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