Choline-VC 400mg 100 capsules Vitals

Choline has long been an underappreciated (vitamin B-like) nutrient. But more and more is now known about it. In 2012, the European Commission determined that three health claims for choline may be considered scientifically proven. It has been found to be important for normal lipid metabolism, normal homocysteine metabolism and proper liver function. And in 2016, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ruled that choline is an essential nutrient, which the body does not produce sufficiently and must largely be obtained from the diet. The adequate intake in Europe was set at 400 mg/day for adults, based on the average intake in European countries. For women who are pregnant 480 mg / day is recommended and for women who are breastfeeding even 520 mg per day. In 2016, an adequate intake was also established in America for the first time. However, this is based on clinical research specifically intended to determine the daily requirement (sufficient for a healthy liver), and came to 550 mg / day. The average intake of adults in Europe fluctuates between 291 and 468 mg/day. As part of phospholipids (phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin), choline is an important component of cell membranes. It also plays a role in lipid metabolism: the choline derivative phosphatidylcholine is a component of VLDL cholesterol and involved in the conversion and removal of fats from the liver. Choline is therefore important for a well-functioning and healthy liver. It is also necessary for the formation of betaine, which in turn is involved as a methyl donor in the remethylation of homocysteine in the liver. Normal homocysteine metabolism contributes to the maintenance of normal homocysteine blood levels. Synergy Choline has important collaborations with vitamins B6, B12, folate and SAMe. In addition, phosphatidylcholine produced via the SAMe-dependent metabolic pathway is enriched in DHA, forming phosphatidylcholine-DHA. Choline and DHA have a synergistic interaction with each other. VitaCholine® Vitals uses VitaCholine®. This brand stands for superior quality and is widely used in research. Among other things, important research on choline supplementation during pregnancy has been done with this ingredient.

Allowed health claims:

• supports normal lipid metabolism
• supports normal homocysteine metabolism
• has a positive effect on liver function
• contributes to the maintenance of the structure of cell membranes