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Soy Lecithin Granules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamer Laboratories

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Powder Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Soy Lecithin Granules 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Soy Lecithin Granules is a dietary supplement by Vitamer Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 62 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Soy Lecithin Granules by Vitamer Laboratories

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has two active ingredients: potassium and monounsaturated fat. Potassium is a mineral that helps your heart, muscles, and nerves work properly.

The monounsaturated fat is the kind found in healthy oils. The product also contains soy lecithin granules as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: learning and memory support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The product facts we hold don't include effectiveness ratings for either ingredient in this product, so we can't tell you from our data how well it works for any particular purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Potassium from food is safe for almost everyone, but supplements are a different story — they can raise your blood potassium to dangerous levels, especially if you have kidney disease or take certain medications. The most common side effects from oral potassium are stomach upset (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, gas, vomiting).

Rare but serious effects include irregular heartbeats, very low blood pressure, heart block, or confusion — all caused by potassium building up too high. During pregnancy, dietary potassium is fine, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance.

The same goes for breastfeeding — talk with your doctor before taking a potassium supplement.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 62 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 against the list on this page if you take potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers. All three carry a Moderate risk of dangerously high blood potassium when combined with this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take a blood pressure or heart medication — especially water pills, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs — you need to check with your pharmacist before using this product. Even if you don't take medications, high-dose potassium supplements aren't something to take on your own, particularly if you have kidney trouble.

Your pharmacist can tell you whether this product is right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 23, 2015.

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 Vitamer Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 719985177101
Net contents 8 oz.; 227 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 23, 2015
DSLD ID 53837
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Soy Lecithin Granules by Vitamer Laboratories, 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:
15 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 Gram(s)
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
719985177101
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories100 {Calories}--
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%
Calories from Fat90 {Calories}--
Saturated Fat2 Gram(s)10%
Potassium80 mg2%
Total Fat10 Gram(s)15%
Monounsaturated Fat1 Gram(s)2%

Other ingredients: Soy Lecithin Granules

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Add two tablespoons daily to food or drinks of your choice.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Our Soy Lecithin Granules contain no additives or excipients.

Vegan

Suitable for vegans.

Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish or fish.

General Statements

Soy lecithin is a rich source of phosphatidyl choline and inositol, key factors in learning and memory.

Although lecithin is a lipid, it is partially water soluble and can help disperse fats due to its role as an emulsifying compound. It has a pleasant nutty flavor and is excellent in cooking to improve texture. Try this on fresh and cooked foods, or even sprinkle a teaspoon in pet's food for a healthy treat. Lecithin granules may clump slightly without any effect on the product potency. This container is filled by weight, not volume, and some settling may occur.

Typical analysis per seving: Nutrient Percent daily value Vitamin E...9% Calcium...2% Iron...1% Phosphorus...48% Choline (from phosphatidylcholine)...46.5 mg

We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity

Supports brain & liver health, energy levels, and lipid balance

Contains less than 2% of the Daily Value of these nutrients.

Precautions

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison center immediately.

Keep out of reach of children.

General

VL 177-8A

Formula

Phospholipid rich

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Double Verified Gluten Free

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.

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Soy Lecithin Granules label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Soy Lecithin Granules by Vitamer Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size15 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
80 mg per serving

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soy Lecithin Granules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Soy Lecithin Granules by Vitamer Laboratories Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Potassium 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Soy Lecithin Granules interact with 62 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Soy Lecithin Granules interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Potassium

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.

Potassium3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Vitamer Laboratories

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Phone Number
1-888-710-0006
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Soy Lecithin Granules by Vitamer Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Soy Lecithin Granules by Vitamer Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Soy Lecithin Granules has a known interaction with 62 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 a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Potassium from your regular diet is fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. But supplements — including this one — should only be used under your doctor's guidance during pregnancy, and you should check with your doctor before using supplements while breastfeeding.
What are the side effects I might notice?
Most people who take potassium supplements experience mild stomach upset: belly pain, nausea, diarrhea, gas, or vomiting. Serious side effects are rare but real — they include irregular heartbeats, very low blood pressure, or heart block, usually from potassium levels getting too high.
Is potassium safe if I have kidney disease?
No — if you have kidney disease, supplements can cause dangerously high blood potassium. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
What's monounsaturated fat doing in here?
It's one of the active ingredients in this product, but we don't have effectiveness data on file for it, so we can't tell you what role it's meant to play.

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The Full Monographs Behind Soy Lecithin Granules’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Potassium

Interacts with 62 drugs

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...

Read the full Potassium monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

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.

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 12 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.

Potassium 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
  4. Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
  5. Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
  6. Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
  7. Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
  8. Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
  9. Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
  10. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  11. Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
  12. Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad

See these in context on the Potassium monograph →

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