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Description of choline
Choline is responsible for the creation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which "tells" the brain about
new emotions or feelings. Choline is found in lecithin (phyosphatidyl choline) which is also used as a
thickener in foods like ice cream and mayonnaise. In the human body lecithin builds cells walls and
provides all of the choline people need, therefore, deficiencies don't exist naturally. Supplementation has
several benefits for some people including improved mental functioning, treatment of developmentally
delayed children and treatment of bipolar depression. Also choline has been credited with lowering
cholesterol and aiding liver functioning especially in livers damaged by alcohol.
There are no established recommended dosages for choline since we get enough choline from our diet. To
achieve the reported benefits of choline it is suggested that you eat a diet rich with lecithin including caviar,
egg yolk, milk, meats, cabbage, chick peas, cauliflower, beans and rice. Some people taking special
medications for high cholesterol may not absorb enough choline and could benefit from a supplement.
Possible side effects of choline supplements include, vomiting, nausea, depression and dizziness. People
with a particular enzyme deficiency who take large doses of choline supplements may experience a fishy
odor on their skin and breath.
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