Choline (Vitamin B4)

False vitamin and Essential nutrient

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Choline was originally classified as a B4 vitamin, but has lost its vitamin status and is now termed an “essential nutrient” since the body can synthesize it.

Significance

• Associated with prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease

Dysfunction

• Anti-cholinergics medications can disurpt choline metabolism

Dietary Sources

• Chicken eggs
• Beef liver

Deficiency