Choline: A Key Nutrient You May Not Get Enough Of
Posted: September 6, 2019 | By: Stacy Croninger
Our bodies are amazing! They think, breath, pump, run, grow, and so much more. And nutrients in our foods keep everything functioning as they should. But some minerals and nutrients may not be found in the optimal amounts we need. One of these is Choline.
Why is Choline important?
According to the National Institutes of Health, choline is an essential nutrient found in many foods. The brain and nervous system use it to regulate functions that include memory, mood, and muscle control. Choline is also needed to form the membranes that surround your body’s cells.
In a recent Heathline article, they stated that Choline protects against age-related cognitive decline. Sufficient choline in the brain will preserve neurons, brain size, and neural networks to prevent memory loss in aging brains.
Also, a 2011 study from Boston University School of Medicine found higher Choline intake was strongly associated with better cognitive function. It even prevented deterioration of the brain in senior citizens.
Where do we get Choline?
Now that you know the research, let’s talk about how we get Choline. Our bodies do produce some Choline, but not in the amounts needed. Instead, we need to get it from the foods we eat. While Choline is found in fish, meat, and dairy products, egg yolks are the best source and so easy to include in your diet.
If eggs aren’t your thing, Youngevity includes choline in a variety of products like Synaptiv™, Ultimate Memory Fx™, and Bio Alert.
The important take away is most people aren’t getting the Choline they need. So make sure to include foods in your meals that provide Choline or get one of Youngevity’s products containing this essential nutrient to help build your cognitive abilities. It’s never too late to start improving how your body functions, especially your brain!
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