Soya Lecithin 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Equaline
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Soya Lecithin 400 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
Soya Lecithin 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Equaline 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 Soya Lecithin 400 mg by Equaline
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, 400 mg per softgel. Lecithin is a fatty substance found naturally in soy and other plant sources.
The softgels also contain gelatin and glycerin as inactive ingredients to hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for soy lecithin is mixed. It's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver condition), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works or not. It's also commonly used to help unclog blocked milk ducts while breastfeeding, though you'll want to check with your healthcare provider before using it for that.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Soy lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, a feeling of fullness, and nausea.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions. The safety notes suggest it's likely fine in food amounts, but talk to your doctor before using supplements, and check with your healthcare provider if you're considering it for breastfeeding-related concerns.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for soy lecithin. That doesn't mean none exist—just that we haven't found them yet.
If you're on any prescription medications, check them through the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist.
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.
This supplement is generally well tolerated, but the evidence for what it actually does is limited or hasn't been well studied yet. If you're hoping it'll help with memory or mood, the data doesn't support that.
Talk to your pharmacist about whether it makes sense for what you're trying to address.
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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, 2012.
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 Soya Lecithin 400 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Equaline |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 041163411524 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 24, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 12181 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Soya Lecithin 400 mg by Equaline, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Precautions
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, ask a doctor before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place at room temperature (59(0)-86(0)F).
General Statements
Unconditionally guaranteed for freshness and labeled potency.
Supports Cell Function and Nervous System Health
natural
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one softgel daily with the meal of your choice.
Formulation
Gluten Free
Seals/Symbols
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Soya Lecithin 400 mg by Equaline label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Soya Lecithin 400 mg by Equaline
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
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, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Soya Lecithin 400 mg by Equaline Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Soya Lecithin 400 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 Soya Lecithin 400 mg, from the product label.
Soya Lecithin 400 mg by Equaline: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Will this help my memory or slow down cognitive decline?
Can I take this if I have a soy allergy?
What are the side effects?
I've heard lecithin helps with clogged milk ducts. Can I use this for that?
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The Full Monographs Behind Soya Lecithin 400 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Soya Lecithin 400 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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