Sunflower Lecithin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Sunflower 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
Sunflower Lecithin is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 by BulkSupplements.com
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, a phospholipid derived from sunflower seeds. Lecithin is a natural compound found in many plant and animal tissues, and it's used in supplements for a range of potential benefits — from brain health to digestive support, though the evidence for most of those uses is still being built.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, glycerin, soybean oil, ethyl ester, and purified water — these are inactive ingredients that help hold the product together and make it easy to swallow.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for sunflower lecithin is mixed and often limited. For Alzheimer disease, the data shows it's likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and TPN-associated hepatic steatosis (a liver condition related to intravenous nutrition), we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering this for a specific health goal, it's worth talking through the current evidence with your doctor or pharmacist.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sunflower lecithin is generally considered safe for most people in food and supplement amounts. The most common side effects reported with oral use are abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and nausea — and these tend to be mild.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions in some people, so check the label and talk to your doctor before starting. During pregnancy and lactation, lecithin is rated as likely safe.
That said, if you're pregnant or nursing and want to use this supplement, especially for specific reasons like clogged milk ducts, it's worth checking with your healthcare provider first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for sunflower lecithin. That said, you know your medications better than anyone — if you have questions about whether this product is right for you alongside your current drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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.
Sunflower lecithin is well tolerated by most people and carries no documented medication interactions. The evidence for what it actually does is thin for most conditions, so it's not a proven fix for brain health, mood, or cognitive decline.
If you're taking it for a specific reason, run that reason by your doctor or pharmacist — they can tell you whether the current evidence supports it for you.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2023.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 300 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 294357 |
| 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, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sunflower Lecithin by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Lecithin | 1080 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Soybean Oil, Ethyl Ester, Water, Purified
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Brand IP Statement(s)
BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements
Formulation
Free of: Dairy, yeast, gluten
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel once daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool, dark place.
Precautions
Allergen information: Soy
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Sunflower Lecithin by BulkSupplements.com 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 by BulkSupplements.com
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 Servings per container300 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: Gelatin, Glycerin, Soybean Oil, Ethyl Ester, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sunflower Lecithin by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Sunflower 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 Sunflower Lecithin, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
Sunflower Lecithin by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Sunflower Lecithin’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'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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