Choline

This water-soluble vitamin provides structural support for cells and is vital for acetylcholine production, which is a neurotransmitter involved in memory, brain, mood, and muscle function.

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Why You'll Love Choline

Also Known as Vitamin B4

It was first discovered for its presence in egg yolk. Scientists quickly realized choline is also present in the brain. While especially important during brain development, choline is essential for gene expression, fat metabolism, and signaling between cell membranes as well.

Our choline supplement

Form


Pill form

Choline bitartrate and alpha-GPC
(L-Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine)

Capsule

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Key functions

Supports healthy brain and nervous system function*

Promotes normal cellular function*

Supports mood regulation*

Food sources

Animal products:

meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and
dairy (cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.)

Potatoes and cruciferous vegetables:

brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower

Grains and legumes:

soybeans, quinoa, brown rice, peas, beans

Recommended intake

425 mg/day for women

550 mg/day for men

Varies with age and pregnancy
and lactation status. The upper
limit across all genders is 3500
mg/day.

Overt deficiency is rare

However, most Americans probably don’t get enough of the nutrient. Data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) revealed that only 10-11% of individuals consumed an adequate intake of choline.

While overt deficiency is rare, it’s true that most Americans probably don’t get enough of the nutrient. Source: Wallace, T. C., & Fulgoni, V. L. (2016). Assessment of Total Choline Intakes in the United States. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 35(2), 108–112.

Data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) revealed that only 10-11% of individuals consumed an adequate intake of choline.

Key functions

Supports healthy brain and nervous system function*

Promotes normal cellular function*

Supports mood regulation*

Food sources

Animal products:

meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and
dairy (cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.)

Potatoes and cruciferous vegetables:

brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower

Grains and legumes:

soybeans, quinoa, brown rice, peas, beans

Recommended intake

425 mg/day for women

550 mg/day for men

Varies with age and pregnancy
and lactation status. The upper
limit across all genders is 3500
mg/day.

Our choline

The kind of choline supplement matters in order to get the most benefit.

We use two forms of choline supplements: choline bitartrate and alpha-GPC (L-Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine). Both forms are equally successful in helping the body reach optimal blood levels.

References

*This fact sheet by Baze is for information purposes only and should not take the place of medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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