COMMON VITAMINS: CHOLINE
A member of the vitamin B-complex. One of the "Lipotropic Factors." Measured in milligrams (mg.).
Functions
The most important function of choline is in its teamwork with inositol as a part of lecithin. Essential for proper fat metabolism. Lecithin helps to digest, absorb and carry in the blood fats and fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E and K. Necessary for the synthesis of nucleic acids, DNA and
RNA. Minimizes excessive deposits of fat and cholesterol in the liver and arteries. Essential for the health of myelin sheaths of the nerves. Regulates and improves liver and gallbladder function. Necessary for the manufacture of a substance in the blood called phospholipids. Choline is useful in treatment of nephritis. Can prevent formation of gallstones. Useful in reducing high blood pressure. Has been used to treat atherosclerosis, kidney damage, glaucoma and myasthenia gravis.
Deficiency symptoms
Prolonged deficiency may cause high blood pressure, cirrhosis and the fatty degeneration of the liver, atherosclerosis and hardening of arteries.
Natural sources
Granular or liquid lecithin (made from soybeans), brewer's yeast, wheat germ, egg yolk, liver, green leafy vegetables and legumes.
MDR (minimum daily requirement):
Not established, but many authorities estimate it to be 1,000 mg. or more. Usual therapeutic dose 500 to 1,000 mg. Not toxic in doses under 6,000 mg.
Note: Prolonged ingestion of massive doses of isolated choline may induce a deficiency of vitamin B6. Therefore it should always be taken with other vitamins of B-complex.
Choline can also be manufactured in the body of healthy individuals receiving optimum nutrition, particularly adequate amounts of vitamins B6 and B12, magnesium, folic acid and methionine (an amino acid).
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GENERAL HEALTH
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