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4 Sources of Choline

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Let’s talk about Choline!

You already know that Choline is just as important as Folate for preventing neural tube defects. It’s also important for:

⤳Formation of cholinergic neurons and synapses

⤳DN@ and histone methylation

⤳Myelin sheath formation

⤳Nervous system health in general

⤳Visual, spatial and auditory memory

⤳Memory in general

⤳Utilization of fats

⤳Liver and gallbladder function

⤳Detoxification

As you can see, Choline is pretty important!

Where to get it?

  • 3 ounces delivers 356 mg, 65% Daily Value (DV).

  • 1 large egg delivers 147 mg, 27% DV.

  • 3 ounces delivers 72 mg, 13% DV.

  • 3 ounces delivers 71 mg, 13% DV.

 

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Not medical advice.
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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.

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References

Blusztajn, J.K. Mellot, T.J. (2012). Choline nutrition programs brain development via DNA and histone methylation. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5612430/#:~:text=As%20a%20methyl%20donor%20choline,normal%20development%20of%20the%20offspring.

Fallon, S. Cowan, T.S. (2013, 2015). The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care. Washington, D.C.: NewTrends Publishing.

National Institutes of Health. (2021). Choline. Retrieved from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-HealthProfessional/.

Nichols, L. (2018). Real Food for Pregnancy. United States.

 

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