What is choline?
Choline, a water-soluble nutrient, is the new kid on the block, earning a spot on the National Academy of Science’s list of required nutrients as recently as 1998. Choline is like a cousin to the B vitamins, including folic acid and riboflavin, because it helps build cell membranes and transports nutrients in and out of cells. “Choline is a methyl donor, meaning it’s required to be involved in various physiological processes including metabolism, lipid transport, methylation, and neurotransmitter synthesis,” says Kristin Hantzos, MPH, clinical nutrition director at Canyon Ranch in Lenox.
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