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 Sundown Naturals 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 Sundown Naturals
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 1200 mg per softgel. Lecithin is a fatty substance naturally found in plants and animals; the soya version is extracted from soybeans and is commonly used in foods and supplements.
The softgels also contain gelatin and vegetable glycerin as inactive ingredients to hold and deliver the lecithin.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on lecithin's effectiveness is mixed and often limited. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. For liver fatty infiltration related to nutrition support (TPN-associated hepatic steatosis), the evidence is also insufficient.
If you're thinking about trying this for a specific condition, it's worth talking with your doctor about what the current science actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Soya lecithin is generally considered safe in food and supplement amounts. The most common side effects from oral use are abdominal pain, diarrhea, fullness, and nausea — these happen in some people but aren't severe.
If you have an egg or soy allergy, lecithin can trigger allergic skin reactions, so steer clear if that's you. During pregnancy and lactation, lecithin is rated likely safe, though it's often used to help with clogged milk ducts — still, check with your healthcare provider before starting a supplement.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for soya lecithin. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so run your exact medications through the search tool on this page, or check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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.
Sundown Naturals Ultra Soya Lecithin is generally well tolerated and carries no documented interactions with medications we could check. If you have an egg or soy allergy, avoid it.
The evidence for its effectiveness on cognitive or mood conditions is either weak or not yet established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for what you're hoping 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 Feb 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 Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Sundown Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 030768005290 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 56713 |
| 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, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturals, 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: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin
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Precautions
TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
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.
Seals/Symbols
FREE OF Gluten & Wheat
GUARANTEED QUALITY LABORATORY TESTED
PLEASE RECYCLE
General
Prod. No. 45364 10G B300 CAE
Brand IP Statement(s)
2015
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: FOR ADULTS, TAKE ONE (1) SOFTGEL FIVE TIMES DAILY, PREFERABLY WITH MEALS.
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.
General Statements
1200 mg (19 grain) Natural
Supports Nerve and Heart Health*
Smart Facts Lecithin is an important natural source of choline, inositol, and linoleic acid. Choline is a vital component of cell membranes, and plays an important role in cell growth and function.*
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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.
Storage
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.
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Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturals 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 Sundown Naturals
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: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ultra Soya Lecithin 1200 mg by Sundown Naturals 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.
Sundown Naturals
See all Sundown Naturals products- Name
- Rexall Sundown, Inc.
- City
- Boca Raton
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33487
- Phone Number
- 1-888-848-2435
- Web Address
- www.sundownnaturals.com
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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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