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cho·line | \ ˈkō-ˌlēn 
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\Definition of choline
: a basic compound C5H14NO that is found in various foods (such as egg yolks and legumes) or is synthesized in the liver, that is a component of lecithin and a precursor of acetylcholine, and that is essential to the metabolism of fat in the liver and is usually included in the vitamin B complex
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Recent Examples on the Web CarryOn aims to offer more functional benefits by blending CBD with ingredients of choline, L-theanine, and vitamins C and E, while keeping its products under 10 calories and two grams of sugar per serving.
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Rachel King, Fortune, "The soda market is popping with new contenders. Will they stay or fizzle out?," 5 June 2020 The veggie’s choline, roughly 10% of the daily goal per cup, plays a role in sleep, memory, and learning and muscle movement.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "Cauliflower Benefits: 7 Ways This Vegetable Helps Your Health," 23 Oct. 2019 Aimed to improve mental performance, Respawn drinks are sugar-free and made with 95 milligrams of caffeine, along with B vitamins, choline, green tea extract and ground ginger.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, "Video game accessories let you fine tune the feel, sound and seat of your game," 13 Aug. 2019 Whole eggs are also a good source of choline (one egg yolk has about 300 micrograms), an important B vitamin that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.
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SELF, "19 Healthy, High-Fat Foods to Keep You Full and Satisfied," 8 Aug. 2019 These range from protein to zinc, iron, choline, folate, iodine, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
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Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Healthy meals involve preplanning, interaction," 31 July 2019 Both provide bonus antioxidants and key nutrients, like vitamin D and choline in egg yolk, and vitamins E, K, and magnesium in avocado.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "7 Healthy Late-Night Snacks," 3 July 2019 Eggs are also a very good source of choline, an essential nutrient that protects against cognitive impairment and fatty liver.
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WSJ, "Are Eggs Bad for You? Two Scientists Square Off," 13 Sep. 2018 Americans typically don’t consume the daily required intake for choline, thus egg consumption would alleviate this problem.
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WSJ, "Are Eggs Bad for You? Two Scientists Square Off," 13 Sep. 2018
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nouncho·line | \ ˈkō-ˌlēn \
\Medical Definition of choline
: a basic compound C5H14NO that is found in various foods (as egg yolk and legumes) or is synthesized in the liver and that is a component of lecithin, is a precursor of acetylcholine, and is essential to liver function
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The first known use of choline was circa 1871
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