Soybean Lecithin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Soybean Lecithin 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
Soybean Lecithin is a dietary supplement by SP Standard Process 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 Soybean Lecithin by SP Standard Process
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: soybean lecithin, a compound derived from soybean oil that's commonly used in both food and supplements. It's included here as a single-ingredient supplement in capsule form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for soybean lecithin is mixed and limited. It's been rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer's disease.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (liver fat buildup from IV nutrition), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. The data we hold doesn't establish its effectiveness for these conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Soybean lecithin is generally considered safe in food and supplement amounts. When taken by mouth, it's well tolerated by most people.
The most common side effects are mild: abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and nausea. If you have an egg or soy allergy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions.
It's been rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though it's sometimes used to help with clogged milk ducts—check with your healthcare provider before using supplements for that purpose.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for soybean lecithin with any medications in our data.
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.
Soybean lecithin is a low-concern supplement from an interaction standpoint. If you're interested in it for cognitive or mental health reasons, the evidence doesn't support those uses right now.
It's generally well tolerated, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting any supplement.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 2021.
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 Soybean Lecithin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | SP Standard Process |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 812122011709 |
| Net contents | 240 Perle(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 19, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 256576 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Soybean Lecithin by SP Standard Process, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Soybean Lecithin | 385 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: One perle per meal, or as directed.
Formulation
GF Gluten-free
General Statements
Whole Food Supplements Since 1929
Precautions
Caution: This product is processed in a facility that manufactures other products containing soy, milk, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.
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Soybean Lecithin by SP Standard Process label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Soybean Lecithin by SP Standard Process
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Perle(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.
Soybean 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...
Soybean Lecithin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Soybean Lecithin by SP Standard Process Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Soybean Lecithin. 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 Soybean Lecithin, from the product label.
SP Standard Process
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- Standard Process Inc.
- Street Address
- PO Box 904
- City
- Palmyra
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 53156
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What is soybean lecithin?
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Soybean Lecithin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Soybean Lecithin'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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