INFORMATION ON CHOLINE BITARTRATE
Choline is an essential nutrient similar to B vitamins however it is an organic, water-soluble compound which means it is neither a vitamin or a mineral. It can be made in the liver but needs to be supplemented through our diet in order to meet the levels needed for normal bodily function.
Choline is used in many chemical reactions in the body. It was only acknowledged as a required nutrient by the Institute of Medicine in 1998. It's important in maintaining cell structure, cell messaging, fat transport and metabolism as well as DNA synthesis and a healthy nervous system. Choline might also help decrease swelling and inflammation related to asthma.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Lowering risk of heart disease
- Supporting brain development
- Improving memory and mental health
- Liver Disease
- Cancer
- Prevention of neural tube defects
Endurance athletes: Levels fall during long endurance exercises; supplementation could benefit performance in events like marathons
High alcohol intake: Alcohol can increase choline requirements and your risk of deficiency, especially when intake is low.
Postmenopausal women: Estrogen helps produce choline in your body. Since estrogen levels tend to drop in postmenopausal women, they may be at greater risk of deficiency.
Pregnant women: Choline requirements increase during pregnancy. This is most likely due to the unborn baby requiring choline for development.
WHOLE FOODS
- Meats and eggs
- Fresh cod, Salmon
- Nuts
- Beans, especially soy
- Cauliflower, Broccoli
RECOMMENDED USE
0–6 months: 125 mg per day
7–12 months: 150 mg per day
1–3 years: 200 mg per day
4–8 years: 250 mg per day
9–13 years: 375 mg per day
14–19 years: 400 mg per day for women and 550 mg per day for men
Adult women: 425 mg per day
Adult men: 550 mg per day
Breastfeeding women: 550 mg per day
Pregnant women: 930 mg per day