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Soy Lecithin Granules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by VitalBulk

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Soy Lecithin Granules is a dietary supplement by VitalBulk with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver health, memory and brain support, ulcerative colitis.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Soy Lecithin Granules by VitalBulk

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 6 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has 6 active ingredients. The main one is phosphatidyl choline, a natural compound found in soy that supports cell membranes and may help with certain digestive and liver conditions.

Choline, another active component, is an essential nutrient your body needs for brain and nerve function. The product also contains polyunsaturated fat, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid—all fatty acids that play roles in cell health.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Nutritional supplementation with choline and phosphatidylcholine.
  • We looked for evidence on: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Alcohol-related liver disease, Memory, Age-related cognitive decline, Cognitive function, Dementia — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related cognitive decline (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Choline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alzheimer disease, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Cognitive function, Dementia, and more.
  • Also on file: Phosphatidylcholine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alcohol-related liver disease.

Phosphatidyl choline shows possibly effective evidence for ulcerative colitis (a type of inflammatory bowel disease). For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, Alzheimer disease, and anxiety, the evidence is insufficient—we simply don't have reliable data one way or the other.

Choline itself has insufficient evidence for athletic performance, bronchitis, age-related cognitive decline, liver disease from IV nutrition support, hay fever, and Alzheimer disease. If you're taking this for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the evidence actually shows for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Phosphatidylcholine Choline

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Phosphatidyl choline is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but high doses may cause digestive upset. You might experience altered taste, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting with large amounts.

Choline is generally safe in food amounts, but high-dose supplements can cause a fishy body odor, and doses above 9 grams daily may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating. For pregnancy, choline is important during this time, but supplement doses should be used only as your doctor advises—food sources are fine, but dosing beyond that needs professional guidance.

While breastfeeding, your choline needs are higher, so use any supplement only under professional direction. We don't have enough reliable data on phosphatidyl choline supplement use in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Phosphatidylcholine Choline

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 16 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications if you take atropine or any anticholinergic drug—choline may decrease its effect in the brain. We could not check interactions for polyunsaturated fat, linoleic acid, or alpha-linolenic acid.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Soy Lecithin Granules may be worth considering if you're interested in phosphatidyl choline for ulcerative colitis support, or if you simply want a choline-containing supplement. Be cautious if you take atropine or anticholinergic medications—run that through the checker first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this, since dosing guidance matters.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Soy Lecithin Granules, straight from the product label.

Brand VitalBulk
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2020
DSLD ID 233524
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Soy Lecithin Granules by VitalBulk, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
6.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6.5 Gram(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories35 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates0.5 Gram(s)1%
Calories from Fat30 Calorie(s)--
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Total Fat3.5 Gram(s)6%
Polyunsaturated Fat2.64 Gram(s)--
Phosphatidyl Choline1725 mg--
Linoleic Acid2175 mg--
Alpha-Linolenic Acid450 mg--
Choline255 mg--
Sat Fat0.86 Gram(s)5%

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Food/Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take one packet (6.5 grams minimum) per day. Do not exceed recommended daily dose unless directed by your health care practitioner.

Precautions

Do not exceed recommended daily dose unless directed by your health care practitioner.

Keep out of reach of children in a cool, dry place.

Allergy information: Contains soy

This product may be produced in a facility that also makes products containing milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and soy.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.

In case of adverse event: 855-885-2855

Storage

Keep out of reach of children in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Tested gluten free Certified nonGE tested

Seals/Symbols

Tested gluten free Certified nonGE tested

General Statements

Servings Per Container = Varied

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Soy Lecithin Granules by VitalBulk label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Soy Lecithin Granules by VitalBulk

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size6.5 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) 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.

Phosphatidyl Choline

No known
interactions
1725 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Linoleic Acid

2175 mg per serving

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

450 mg per serving

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
255 mg per serving

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like egg...

Choline monograph & interactions

Sat Fat

0.86 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Soy Lecithin Granules by VitalBulk Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Soy Lecithin Granules 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.

Choline1 drug type · 16 drugs

Atropine

Theoretically, choline might decrease the effects of atropine in the brain.
Animal research shows that administering choline one hour before administering atropine can attenuate atropine-induced decreases in brain levels of acetylcholine. Theoretically, concomitant use of choline and atropine may decrease the effects of atropine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Soy Lecithin Granules, from the product label.

VitalBulk

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Name
VitalBulk Inc.
Street Address
294 Anna St.
City
Watsonville
State
CA
ZipCode
95076
Phone Number
855-885-2855
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Soy Lecithin Granules by VitalBulk: Common Questions

Does Soy Lecithin Granules by VitalBulk interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Soy Lecithin Granules has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Soy Lecithin Granules contains 5 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is phosphatidyl choline, and what does it do in this product?
Phosphatidyl choline is a natural compound from soy that's a key building block of your cell membranes. In this supplement, it may help support digestive health and liver function, and shows possibly effective evidence for ulcerative colitis. Most of the research, though, is still being worked out for other conditions.
What side effects can I expect from this product?
At normal doses, it's generally well tolerated. High doses may cause bloating, diarrhea, nausea, altered taste, or a fishy body odor (from the choline). If you notice any of these, lower your dose or check with your pharmacist.
Is this safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Choline is actually important during both pregnancy and breastfeeding, but we don't have enough data on supplement doses beyond food sources. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist first—they can advise you on what's right for your situation.
Does this product help with Alzheimer disease or cognitive decline?
The evidence for both phosphatidyl choline and choline in Alzheimer disease and age-related cognitive decline is insufficient right now—we simply don't have reliable data one way or the other. If that's your goal, discuss it with your doctor to see what the current science actually supports.
What's in this besides the active ingredients?
There are no inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, or capsule materials) listed for this product—it's just the active ingredients.

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Soy Lecithin Granules'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.

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The 29 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
  1. 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
  2. Aronson PJ, Lorincz AL. Promotion of palmar sweating with oral phosphatidylcholine. Acta Derm Venereol 1985;65:19-24. DOI
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of lower lid bulging due to prominent fat pads. Dermatol Surg 2001;27:391-2. PubMed
  6. Rotunda AM, Kolodney MS. Mesotherapy and phosphatidylcholine injections: historical clarification and review. Dermatol Surg 2006;32:465-80. PubMed
  7. Hexsel D, Serra M, Mazzuco R, et al. Phosphatidylcholine in the treatment of localized fat. J Drugs Dermatol 2003;2:511-8.
  8. Hasengschwandtner F. Phosphatidylcholine treatment to induce lipolysis. Cosmet Dermatol 2005;4:308-13. PubMed
  9. Rittes PG. The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of localized fat deposits. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2003;27:315-8. PubMed
  10. Ablon G, Rotunda AM. Treatment of lower eyelid fat pads using phosphatidylcholine: clinical trial and review. Dermatol Surg 2004;30:422-7. PubMed
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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

See these in context on the Phosphatidylcholine monograph →

Choline 14 references
  1. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  2. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, et al. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007;99:1224-31. PubMed
  3. Schmidt, C., Abicht, A., Krampfl, K., Voss, W., Stucka, R., Mildner, G., Petrova, S., Schara, U., Mortier, W., Bufler, J., Huebner, A., and Lochmuller, H. Congenital myasthenic syndrome due to a novel missense mutation in the gene encoding choline acetyl
  4. Tamminga, C., Smith, R. C., Chang, S., Haraszti, J. S., and Davis, J. M. Depression associated with oral choline. Lancet 10-23-1976;2(7991):905. PubMed
  5. Wood, J. L. and Allison, R. G. Effects of consumption of choline and lecithin on neurological and cardiovascular systems. Fed.Proc. 1982;41(14):3015-3021.
  6. Growdon, J. H. and Gelenberg, A. J. Choline and lecithin administration to patients with tardive dyskinesia. Trans.Am.Neurol.Assoc. 1978;103:95-99.
  7. Smith, C. M., Swash, M., Exton-Smith, A. N., Phillips, M. J., Overstall, P. W., Piper, M. E., and Bailey, M. R. Choline therapy in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 8-5-1978;2(8084):318. PubMed
  8. Morrison, L. M. and W. F. Gonzales. Choline in coronary atherosclerosis. Amer.Heart J. 1950;39:729.
  9. Christie, J. G. Blackburn 1. M. Glen A. I. M. Zeisel S. Shering A. & Yates C. M. Effects of choline and lecithin on CSF choline levels and on cognitive functioning in patients with presenile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Nutrition and the brain 1979;5
  10. Sidhu N, Davies S, Nadarajah A, et al. Oral choline supplementation for postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(2):249-55. PubMed
  11. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has high feasibility and tolerability. Nutr Res. 2013;33(11):897-904. PubMed
  12. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol disorders: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(5): 1113-25.
  13. Ross RG, Hunter SK, McCarthy L, et al. Perinatal choline effects on neonatal pathophysiology related to later schizophrenia risk. Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(3):290-8. PubMed
  14. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Choline. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press; 1998:390-422.

See these in context on the Choline monograph →

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