What is it:
Choline has been found recently to be a vital nutrient in daily life. Choline is synthesized by the amino acid methionine, and Vitamins B-12 and Folic Acid, but there may not be enough produced to meet the body’s general needs. Choline is also large player in fat metabolism, and is involved in many brain and nerve functions because of its production of acetyicholine.
What does it do:
Choline works to promote cell membrane integrity. It is a major foundation of cell walls and involved in neurotransmission and brain and nerve function.
As a neurotransmitter, Choline advances the releasing of acetylcholine.
Choline may help to prevent nervous system diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and tardive dyskinesia.
Because this vitamin removes fats from the liver, it may decrease damage caused by alcoholism and hepatitis, while even lowering cholesterol levels.
Correct levels of acetyicholine lead to better levels of mood, behavior, direction, and judgment.
Symptoms of deficiency:
Symptoms include fatty liver or liver damage or liver cancer, fatty infiltration of the liver, nerve collapse, senile dementia, high cholesterol
Overdose/Cautions:
Signs of Overdose:
Nausea
Vomiting
Natural food sources:
Breast milk
Cabbage
Calf liver
Cauliflower
Egg yolk
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
Kale
Lentils
Oatmeal
Peanuts
Soy lecithin
Soybeans
Wheat germ