Choline
Function
- Crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses.
- Also important for gall bladder regulation, liver function, and lecithin formation.
- Aids in the hormone production and regulates fat levels in the liver.
Sources
Egg yolks, lecithin, legumes, meat, milk, soybeans, and whole grains.
Deficiency
Problems associated with choline deficiency are fatty buildup in the liver, cardiac symptoms, gastric ulcers, hypertension, inability to digest fats, kidney and liver problems, and stunted growth.