I think Diane P summarized most of what I was going to say here. Although I am not a clinical practitioner, I have been in the healthcare field for over 20 years. My love for health and wellness culminated when I completed my training as health/wellness coach a couple of years ago and since then the learning has not stopped. Despite all that, I consulted a colleague about your question. As a practicing chemist and owner of a nutraceutical company I think his response has value and I am pleased to share it. Here is what he had to say: “Choline is a nutrient closely related to B vitamins that helps the body produce and metabolize essential levels of fats and cholesterol. It is actually classified as a water-soluble part of the B Vitamin family. Choline is produced in the body but at such low quantities that he recommends people should be obtaining it through diet or supplementation"
He also stated that for the most part Choline is involved in activities related to the nervous system and the brain. He suggests a dietary plan that includes egg yolks (the best way obtain Choline). Other good sources of choline are peanuts, wheat germ, organ meats and legumes.
Choline citrate is a form of choline known to influence muscle contractions, movement and coordination. It also is involved in higher level brain functions like memory, thought and intellect. Choline Citrate is vital to the structural integrity of cell walls, the production of amino acids and proteins and the metabolism of fats. This form of choline is also known to cause no side effects such as diarrhea which may be the case with other types of choline such as choline bitartrate and choline chloride. So in other words there is no fear of overdosing on this supplement. However your body is wise enough to let you know when it has had enough magnesium by causing diarrhea. Since absorption of magnesium is enhanced by choline citrate, it is almost expected to get too much magnesium. If diarrhea occurs you should probably cut the dose or take a break for a few days.
Studies have shown that taking Choline Citrate helped:
* Enhance memory
* Aid in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
* Improve cognitive function
* Improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.
* Enhance the effectiveness of lithium in the treatment of manic depression
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I think Diane P summarized most of what I was going to say here. Although I am not a clinical practitioner, I have been in the healthcare field for over 20 years. My love for health and wellness culminated when I completed my training as health/wellness coach a couple of years ago and since then the learning has not stopped. Despite all that, I consulted a colleague about your question. As a practicing chemist and owner of a nutraceutical company I think his response has value and I am pleased to share it. Here is what he had to say: “Choline is a nutrient closely related to B vitamins that helps the body produce and metabolize essential levels of fats and cholesterol. It is actually classified as a water-soluble part of the B Vitamin family. Choline is produced in the body but at such low quantities that he recommends people should be obtaining it through diet or supplementation"
He also stated that for the most part Choline is involved in activities related to the nervous system and the brain. He suggests a dietary plan that includes egg yolks (the best way obtain Choline). Other good sources of choline are peanuts, wheat germ, organ meats and legumes.
Choline citrate is a form of choline known to influence muscle contractions, movement and coordination. It also is involved in higher level brain functions like memory, thought and intellect. Choline Citrate is vital to the structural integrity of cell walls, the production of amino acids and proteins and the metabolism of fats. This form of choline is also known to cause no side effects such as diarrhea which may be the case with other types of choline such as choline bitartrate and choline chloride. So in other words there is no fear of overdosing on this supplement. However your body is wise enough to let you know when it has had enough magnesium by causing diarrhea. Since absorption of magnesium is enhanced by choline citrate, it is almost expected to get too much magnesium. If diarrhea occurs you should probably cut the dose or take a break for a few days.
Studies have shown that taking Choline Citrate helped:
* Enhance memory
November 20, 2008 - 9:41pm* Aid in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
* Improve cognitive function
* Improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.
* Enhance the effectiveness of lithium in the treatment of manic depression
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