Choline

Inside Body
Inside: Harmless

Choline is an essential nutrient vital for various bodily functions, including cell structure and messaging, fat transport and metabolism, DNA synthesis, and nervous system maintenance. It exists in v...

Choline is an essential nutrient vital for various bodily functions, including cell structure and messaging, fat transport and metabolism, DNA synthesis, and nervous system maintenance. It exists in various forms, with phosphatidylcholine, phosphocholine, glycerophosphocholine, sphingomyelin, and choline-containing plasmalogens being the most common. It's critical for the synthesis of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle control, memory, and other functions, and phosphatidylcholine, a major phospholipid in cell membranes.

Key Information

Inside Body Harmful Score

Harmless

Common Dosage

250-500 mg daily

Source Type

hybrid

Production Process

Choline is produced synthetically, often by reacting ethylene oxide with trimethylamine and water. It can also be extracted from natural sources like soy lecithin.

Use Type

Inside Body

Potential Benefits

Prenatal health focuses on the well-being of pregnant women and their developing fetuses through adequate nutrition, managing health conditions, and preventing complications. This care aims to reduce birth defects, promote healthy development, and optimize maternal and infant health.

4/5

Possible Side Effects

Hypotension

Hypotension is low blood pressure that can lead to dizziness, fainting, and in severe cases, shock. Taurine supplementation may contribute to hypotension in susceptible individuals.

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