Soy Lecithin 520 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Soy Lecithin 520 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 520 mg is a dietary supplement by Puritan's Pride 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 520 mg by Puritan's Pride
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 one active ingredient: soy lecithin, 520 mg per softgel. Soy lecithin is a natural substance derived from soybeans that's used as a dietary supplement.
The softgel capsule itself is made from gelatin and vegetable glycerin.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on soy lecithin is mixed and limited. It's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver condition sometimes seen in people on long-term IV nutrition), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or not. If you're considering this supplement for a specific concern, talk it over with your doctor — they can help you weigh whether the current evidence fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Soy lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in food and supplement amounts. The most common side effects are stomach upset — abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and nausea.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, be aware that lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions in sensitive people. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, soy lecithin is rated likely safe.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to breastfeed and want to use this supplement, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for soy lecithin. Still, if you take any regular medications, use the checker on this page to be sure, or ask your pharmacist.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Soy lecithin is generally well tolerated and doesn't interact with medications we have data for, making it a reasonable option if you're looking for a simple supplement. The evidence for its effectiveness is weak or absent for most uses, though — so know what you're taking it for and discuss any health concerns with your doctor.
If you have a soy or egg allergy, skip this or confirm it's safe with your pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 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 Soy Lecithin 520 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Puritan's Pride |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312163807 |
| Net contents | 100 Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 285416 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| 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 520 mg by Puritan's Pride, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Soy Lecithin | 520 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin
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General Statements
Puritan’s Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health...choose the best.
To reorder item # 6380 www.puritan.com 1-800-645-1030
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical or surgical procedure 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.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Contains soy ingredients.
Contains bioengineered food ingredients.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2020 Puritan's Pride, Inc.
Seals/Symbols
QA Quality Assured
Formula
Naturally Occurring Phosphatides
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) softgel three times daily, preferably with meals.
Formulation
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
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Soy Lecithin 520 mg by Puritan's Pride 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 520 mg by Puritan's Pride
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 container100 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, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Soy Lecithin 520 mg by Puritan's Pride Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Soy Lecithin 520 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 520 mg, from the product label.
Puritan's Pride
See all Puritan's Pride products- Name
- Puritan's Pride, Inc.
- City
- Ronkonkoma
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11779
- Phone Number
- 1-800-645-1030
- Web Address
- www.puritan.com
Soy Lecithin 520 mg by Puritan's Pride: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Soy Lecithin 520 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 520 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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