Do you guys know about Choline?
We’ve talked about quite a few nutrients except this one. So what even is it? First of all, it’s an essential nutrient that isn’t sufficiently produced by the human body, so we have to seek it out in our diets.
So what does it even do?
Choline supports numerous vital bodily functions, including:
Cell maintenance: The body uses choline to produce fats that make up cellular membranes.
DNA synthesis: Choline, along with other nutrients such as folate and vitamin B-12, can affect gene expression.
Metabolism: Choline helps metabolize fats.
Nervous System Functioning: The body converts choline into a neurotransmitter that affects the nerves and plays a role in regulating automatic bodily functions, such as breathing and heart rate.
Fat transport and metabolism: It is essential for making a substance required for removing cholesterol from your liver. Inadequate choline may result in fat and cholesterol buildup in your liver.
Now that we know what it does, what does it look like when we don’t get enough Choline?
Choline deficiency can contribute to the following health conditions such as:
Cardiovascular disease
Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Neural tube irregularities
Muscle damage