Choline (Vitamin B4)

False vitamin and Essential nutrient

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Affiliations

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

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

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