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CHOLINE 
Added on: 24-Jun-2006 Hits: 234
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CHOLINE

Choline is a water soluble member of the Vitamin B complex. Also known as Amanitine. It is an active constituent of Lecithin. It has not been regarded as a true vitamin in man as it can be synthesized by the liver.

Function

* aids in utilization of fat and hormone production
* aids the liver in removing poisons and drugs from the bloodstream
* as lipotropic factor that prevents accumulation of fats in liver and other organs
* essential component of cell membranes
* essential in nerve impulse transmission
* helps lower cholesterol
* helps against memory loss and senile dementia
* helps maintain normal kidney and bladder function
* important in body metabolic reactions
* precursor of Betaine
* stimulator of phospholipid production

Food Sources

* bananas
* Brewer's Yeast
* dessicated liver
* citrus fruits
* cow's milk
* egg yolk
* green, leafy vegetables
* humasn milk
* lecithin granules
* legumes
* maize
* meat, especially beef heart, beef steak, chicken
* milk
* nuts
* pulses, such as lentils
* root vegetables
* shellfish
* soy products, such as tofu
* wheat germ
* whole grain cereals

Effective With

* B-Complex
* B
* 12 Folic Acid
* Inositol
* Vitamin A

Increased Intakes Needed

* by alcohol drinkers
* by diabetics

Used For

* Alzheimer's Disease
* angina
* atherosclerosis
* high blood pressure
* senile dementia
* stroke
* thrombosis

Destroyed By

* not easily destroyed, stable to cooking methods and food processing

Symptoms of Deficiency

* high blood pressure
* high blood cholesterol
* nerve degeneration
* poor resistance to infection
* reduced immune system

Deficiency Leads To

* atherosclerosis
* fatty liver
* stroke
* thrombosis

Symptoms of Toxicity
* no serious side effects