Choline
Choline is an essential nutrient present mainly in animal foods like eggs, meat, poultry, and dairy. Choline is the precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. During pregnancy, choline is crucial for healthy fetal neurodevelopment, and higher choline intakes are associated with better cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and skeletal muscle function.
Quick Answer
What it is
Choline is an essential nutrient present mainly in animal foods like eggs, meat, poultry, and dairy. Choline is the precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Key findings
- Grade D: Anaerobic Capacity (General Athletic Performance)
- Grade D: Cognition (General Athletic Performance)
- Grade N/A: Fatigue Symptoms (General Athletic Performance)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Choline
Quick Facts: Choline
- Best Evidence:Grade D
- Conditions Studied:5
- Research Outcomes:22
- Key Effect:General Athletic Performance
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (3)
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