choline

noun

cho·line | \ ˈkō-ˌlēn

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 Converting your pool to use Biguanide in place of choline is not quite as easy as saltwater, but still possible. — Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 11 May 2021 Shrimp are a super source of additional vitamins and minerals including: selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline copper, and iodine. — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2021 Plus, eggs are full of choline, a nutrient that helps block fat from being absorbed in the liver, and has been linked to preventing memory loss. — CNN, 30 Mar. 2021 Health concerns associated with excess choline chloride (a vitamin-like substance) include nausea, drooling, diarrhea, vomiting and more severe signs such as tremors, irregular heartbeat and difficulty breathing. — Star Tribune, 7 Aug. 2020 Bull also lists liver, meats, fish and dairy as great sources of choline. — Nicole Clancy, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2020 Because choline helps produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which aids mental focus, deficiencies can lead to compromised brain function, Bull explains. — Nicole Clancy, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2020 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. — Rachel King, Fortune, 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. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 23 Oct. 2019

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choline

noun

cho·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