Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 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
Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Bounty 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 Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Nature's Bounty
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: soya lecithin at 1,200 mg per softgel. Lecithin is a fatty substance found naturally in soy and egg, and it's widely used in foods and supplements.
The inactive ingredients are soy lecithin (also an excipient here), gelatin, and vegetable glycerin — standard capsule materials.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for lecithin isn't strong for most uses. It's been studied for Alzheimer disease and been found likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. The data we hold doesn't show it's effective for those purposes at this dose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lecithin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, a feeling of fullness, and nausea — usually mild.
If you have an allergy to soy or eggs, lecithin can cause allergic skin reactions, so check the label and talk to your doctor first if that applies to you. Lecithin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That absence isn't a guarantee none exist, so run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're adding this supplement.
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.
Ultra Soya Lecithin is a single-ingredient supplement generally well tolerated by most people. If you have a soy or egg allergy, steer clear or check with your doctor first.
Evidence for its effectiveness for cognitive or mood conditions is weak or absent. Talk over your reasons for taking it and whether it fits your health goals with your own doctor or pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 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 Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Bounty |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312453649 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 60241 |
| 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, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Nature's Bounty, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Soya Lecithin | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Soy Lecithin, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin
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General Statements
Lecithin is an important natural source of choline, inositol, and linoleic acid. Choline is a vital component of all cell membranes, and plays an important role in nerve and heart health.*
Supports Nerve & Heart Health*
Formulation
No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium 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.
Seals/Symbols
LABORATORY TESTED GUARANTEED QUALITY
NATURE'S BOUNTY
RAPID RELEASE LIQUID SOFTGEL
General
T1 45364 00A B300
Formula
A NATURAL SOURCE OF CHOLINE
Contains soy ingredients.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) softgel five times daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Contains soy ingredients.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2016 Nature’s Bounty, Inc.
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Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Nature's Bounty 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 Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Nature's Bounty
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.
Soya 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...
Soya Lecithin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soy Lecithin, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Nature's Bounty Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 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 Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Bounty
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- Nature's Bounty, Inc.
- City
- Bohemia
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11716
Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Nature's Bounty: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 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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