Choline

Choline is an organic compound, classified as a water-soluble essential nutrient and usually grouped within the Vitamin B complex. Choline serves various functions in our bodies - protecting our livers from accumulating fat, in the structure of cell membranes, as the precursor molecule for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and more.

Over the past few years, there has been some researches, and there are now hints that choline may be essential not only for the brain development of fetuses and infants, but may help prevent memory loss associated with aging. Choline has also been shown to protect the liver from certain types of damage, and can help reverse damage that has already occurred.

The human body can make some choline, but it is generally recognized that it is important to get dietary choline as well. Although most foods have at least a little choline, some people may have to pay close attention to get enough in their diets, particularly if they do not eat many whole eggs. The food sources of choline include egg yolks, soy, wheat germ and cooked beef, chicken and turkey livers.