Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 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
Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamer Laboratories 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 Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: sunflower lecithin at 2,000 mg per softgel capsule. Lecithin is a phospholipid — a type of fat — found naturally in plants and animal tissues; it's used in supplements for various cognitive and liver-related purposes.
The inactive ingredients are the capsule itself and sunflower oil.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for sunflower lecithin is mixed. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (liver fat buildup from IV nutrition), the evidence is insufficient to know whether it works. If you're considering this for one of those uses, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current data actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sunflower 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 allergy to eggs or soy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions, so check the source and processing of your supplement. During pregnancy and lactation, lecithin is rated likely safe, though the data also suggest talking to your doctor before using supplements — especially because lecithin is sometimes used to help with clogged milk ducts, and you'll want personalized advice on whether that's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. You're still welcome to verify your exact medications with 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.
Sunflower lecithin is generally well tolerated and doesn't interact with medications in our data. But the evidence that it actually works for cognitive decline or other conditions is weak or unknown.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, watch for skin reactions. Talk to your pharmacist about whether this fits your goals.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 23, 2016.
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 Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamer Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 719985465437 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 23, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 67715 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Lecithin | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsule, Sunflower Oil
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Formula
Lecithin provides nutrients such as phosphatidylcholine, which supports liver health and neurologic transmission in the brain - a key factor in learning and memory.
General Statements
The phospholipids in lecithin can be incorporated into cell membranes, helping cells to communicate and respond to messages from the environment. Although lecithin is a lipid, it is partially water soluble and can help disperse fats due to its role as an emulsifying compound. This role is critical in the body where fat components and water components and water components must continuously interact.
We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity
Supports brain & liver health
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.
Formulation
Non-GMO Source
Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Double Verified Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one or more softgel daily with food.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
General
VVL 465-120A
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Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories 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 Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Sunflower 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...
Sunflower Lecithin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule, Sunflower Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 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 Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg, from the product label.
Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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The Full Monographs Behind Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Sunflower Lecithin 2,000 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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