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Choline
An essential nutrient for the brain, liver, and cell membranes. It's especially important in pregnancy, and many prenatals contain little.
Commonly used for
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (baby's brain and spinal cord)
- Liver health
- Memory and focus
- Low intake from a plant-based or egg-free diet
Found naturally in
- Egg yolks
- Beef liver
- Beef, chicken, and fish
- Soybeans
- Broccoli and Brussels sprouts
Label red flags
- Prenatals that list choline but provide only a small amount
- Labels that list the compound weight instead of the choline it provides
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy. Choline matters, so ask which form and how much is right for you.
- Trimethylaminuria (a condition that causes a fishy body odor)
- A fishy body odor, sweating, or stomach upset can be signs of too much
Supplements that contain it
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Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
Brain & nerves
Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves carry every signal in your body, from movement and sensation to mood and memory.
Liver
Your liver filters your blood, processes hormones and medicines, and makes bile to digest fat.
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