Essential Nutrient Although we can produce some choline ourselves, we cannot make enough to meet our needs and therefore, it is essential we get it through our diets. As many people are moving towards a plant-based diet, there are growing concerns that we will not meet our choline requirements, given that the best sources are meat and egg yolks. Because of this, nutrition experts in the UK have advised the Department of Health to provide a reference intake value, like they do with vitamins and minerals. In the US, depending on life stage, a choline intake of between 450mg and 550mg per day is recommended. The Benefits of Choline Choline is vital for numerous reasons. Firstly, it acts as a precursor to phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin, two major components of cell membranes. It is also needed to produce the all-important neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Aside from this, it supports normal liver function and fat metabolism. Choline is very similar to B vitamins and is often grouped with them, like B6, B12 and folate, it contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism. As you can appreciate, it is an important nutrient that is only just starting to get the attention it deserves. Why Choose Our Choline Capsules? Our Choline capsules are stronger than most on the market as they provide 500mg of active choline per serving, not 500mg of choline bitartrate. Make sure you check the ingredients list carefully and choose a supplement that provides a high amount of active choline. If a supplement doesn't list the amount of active choline it provides, it is safe to assume it's not going to be strong. Our choline capsules are also made right here in the UK at Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) approved facilities. Here, all of the raw materials are analysed for quality and purity upon arrival and no batch leaves without meeting the highest nutraceutical testing standards.
