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cho·line

(kō′lēn′)

A natural amine, C₅H₁₅NO₂, often classed in the vitamin B complex, that is a constituent of lecithin and other phospholipids and is a precursor of certain biologically important molecules, such as acetylcholine.

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choline

(ˈkəʊliːn; -ɪn; ˈkɒl-)

(Biochemistry) a colourless viscous soluble alkaline substance present in animal tissues, esp as a constituent of lecithin: used as a supplement to the diet of poultry and in medicine for preventing the accumulation of fat in the liver. Formula:[(CH3)3NCH2CH2OH]⁺OH^–

[C19: from chole- + -ine², so called because of its action in the liver]

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cho•line

(ˈkoʊ lin, ˈkɒl in)

n.

a viscous fluid, C₅H₁₄N⁺O, that is a constituent of lecithin and a primary component of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine: one of the B complex vitamins.

[1865–70; < German Cholin (1862) < Greek chol(ḗ) bile + -in -ine²]

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choline - a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat

B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex, B - originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins

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To make matters worse, the UK government has failed to recommend or monitor dietary levels of this nutrient -- choline -- found predominantly in animal foods, says Dr Emma Derbyshire, of Nutritional Insight, a consultancy specialising in nutrition and biomedical science.

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Moving away from diets rich in animal products could have "unintended consequences" for the consumption of choline, according to a BMJ article, entitled: "Could we be overlooking a potential choline crisis in the United Kingdom?" The essential dietary nutrient is critical for brain health, particularly during foetal development, and also influences liver function.

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To make matters worse, the UK government has failed to recommend or monitor dietary levels of this nutrient -- choline, which is found predominantly in animal foods -- said Dr Emma Derbyshire of Nutritional Insight, a consultancy specialising in nutrition and biomedical science.

Plant-based diets 'risk worsening brain health'

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Scientists fed pregnant mice, suffering an inherited rodent version of the disease, diets fortified with choline, which is known to play an important role in nervous system development.

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Finally, the evidence is in: Three evidence-based studies show that perinatal choline supports proper neurodevelopment in fetuses.