Choline

Choline

Choline is an essential nutrient found widely in foods, mainly in the form of phosphatidylcholine. It is usually categorized together with the B vitamins because of their similarities. It contributes to lipid metabolism and normal liver function. See below for more information on choline. ... Read More Ask a question

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What is Choline?

Choline is a component of phosphatidylcholine and is also contained in dietary lecithin. It is an essential nutrient that, although it is produced by our body, it is also necessary to receive it through the diet, in order to avoid its deficiency.

 

Health benefits

  • It contributes to the normal metabolism of homocysteine
  • It contributes to normal lipid metabolism
  • It contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function

 

What foods have choline?

Foods high in choline are brewer's yeast, egg yolk, liver, wheat and soy. Also, oats, peanuts, beans and cauliflower contain sufficient amounts.

 

Choline deficiency

Its deficiency has been linked to liver dysfunction, cirrhosis and fatty liver.

 

Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)

The recommended daily intake for adults is 425 mg for women and 550 mg for men. With choline, the simultaneous administration of Inocitol (inositol) and vitamins of the B complex is recommended.

 

Side effects, interactions and precautions for use

Overdose (>10 gr daily) causes a "fishy smell" and brings diarrhoea, nausea and dizziness. Taking during pregnancy and breastfeeding is safe with medical supervision.

 

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