Choline is used for:
– Epigeneticgeneregulation
– Precursortolipoproteins
– Phospholipids
– Acetylcholine
Choline is an essential dietary nutrient found in many foods. Here are some of the sources:
– vegetables, including broccoli, potatoes, and mushrooms
– whole grains, such as quinoa, rice, and whole wheat bread
– nuts and seeds
– proteins, such as beef, soybeans, fish, poultry, and eggs
Choline can be made endogenously, but dietary intake is needed to prevent deficiency. Choline is a critical cell membrane component. It also helps to ensure the structural integrity and signaling functions within the cell. Choline is a precursor for the important neurotransmitter acetylcholine and the membrane phospholipids phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin.
In the methylation cycle, choline is oxidized to form betaine, which can then be used as a methyl donor. Because choline and betaine are involved in the re-methylation of homocysteine back to methionine, they form a backup-pathway that is particularly favored in folate deficiency.
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References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18716669/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20446114/
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF YOUR CHOLINE RESULT IS TOO LOW?
– Low intake
– Malabsorption / maldigestion
WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF YOUR CHOLINE RESULT IS TOO HIGH?
– Too much dietary intake (i.e. meat, eggs, soybeans, and wheat germ, etc)
– Upregulation of the betaine/choline backup pathway
Elevated choline levels are associated with key components of metabolic syndrome (dysglycemia, dyslipidemia, and BMI). Betaine showed an opposite relationship. This may suggest a disruption of mitochondrial choline oxidation to betaine as part of the mitochondrial dysfunction seen in metabolic syndrome.
Choline is a major lipotrophe, responsible for creating VLDL. Elevated plasma choline is positively associated with:
– Triglycerides
– Glucose
– BMI
– Body fat
– Waist circumference
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