Soy Lecithin 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Soy Lecithin 1200 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
Soy Lecithin 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by Sundown Naturalist 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 Soy Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturalist
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: soy lecithin oil at 1200 mg per dose. Lecithin is a fatty substance found naturally in soy and eggs; your body uses it as a building block for cell membranes and for breaking down fats.
The inactive ingredients are soy lecithin (also in the active form), gelatin, and glycerin, which help form the softgel capsule itself.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we hold on soy lecithin is mixed and mostly inconclusive. It's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease, but for other uses—including age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and certain liver conditions—there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor about what the current research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Soy lecithin is generally well tolerated and considered safe in food and supplement amounts. The most common side effects are mild: abdominal pain, diarrhea, feeling full, and nausea.
If you have an allergy to eggs or soy, you should know that lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions in sensitive people. Pregnancy and lactation data rates it as likely safe, though if you're nursing and thinking about using it for clogged milk ducts, check with your healthcare provider first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for soy lecithin. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen, so run your medications through the checker on this page before you start, and talk with your own doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Soy lecithin is a straightforward, well-tolerated supplement with no documented interactions to flag. The evidence for what it actually does is limited — it's not backed for Alzheimer disease and insufficient data exist for most other uses.
If you're thinking about taking it for a specific reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the research supports that goal for you.
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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 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Soy Lecithin 1200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Sundown Naturalist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 030768000479 |
| Net contents | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 63589 |
| 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 Soy Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturalist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Soy Lecithin Oil | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Soy Lecithin, Gelatin, Glycerin
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Seals/Symbols
100% QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY TESTED
General Statements
Supports Cell Growth & Function*
IMPORTANT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Lecithin is an important natural source of choline. Choline is a vital component of all cell membranes, and plays an important role in cell growth & nerve cell health.*
Quality Guaranteed Lab Tested Laboratory tested to meet strict quality control standards for potency, purity and disintegration. 100% Quality Guaranteed.
Actual Size
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: FOR ADULTS, TAKE ONE (1) SOFTGEL FIVE TIMES DAILY, PREFERABLY WITH MEALS.
Formulation
No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, artificial color, artificial flavor, sodium.
Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Storage
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.
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
Prod. No. 45463 08E B300
Brand IP Statement(s)
2016
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Soy Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturalist 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 Soy Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturalist
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 Oil
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 Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soy Lecithin, Gelatin, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Soy Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturalist Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Soy Lecithin 1200 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 Soy Lecithin 1200 mg, from the product label.
Sundown Naturalist
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- Rexall Sundown, Inc.
- City
- Boca Raton
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33487
- Phone Number
- 1-888-848-2435
Soy Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturalist: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Soy Lecithin 1200 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Soy 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.
- 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 9 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:
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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