Health Benefits of Choline: Why This Essential Nutrient Matters in Your Diet

Choline. This under-the-radar nutrient may not get the same spotlight as vitamin C or calcium, but it is just as important for your health.* In fact, a staggering 94% of women and 89% of men in the U.S. fall short of the recommended choline intake!

What is choline?

Choline is a unique player in the nutrient world. It’s not exactly a vitamin but it’s not a mineral either. But don’t let its ambiguous classification fool you—it’s still essential for your daily wellbeing.* Unlike other essential nutrients, you can actually make a small amount of choline in your liver, but it’s not enough for what your body needs. That’s why incorporating choline-rich foods or supplements into your diet is important.

What does choline do for the body?

Choline has several roles within the body. It’s a key nutrient that helps support the brain and also supports nerve health.* In fact, choline is part of every cell in the body! It helps your body make the membranes that surround each cell.

How much choline do I need?

The Daily Value of choline is 550 milligrams per day for adults and children ages 4 years and older.

What foods are high in choline?

Choline is found in a variety of foods, see below for good sources of choline:

Food	Serving Size	Choline (mg)
Egg, fried	1 egg	138.0
Egg, hard-boiled	1 egg	136.0
Beef, steak, cooked	3 oz	89.2
Salmon, cooked	3 oz	88.8
Edamame	1 cup	87.3
Cauliflower, cooked	1 cup	71.3
Cod, baked	3 oz	69.0
Ground beef, cooked	3 oz	68.8
Chicken breast, cooked	3 oz	65.6
Black beans	1 cup	61.4
Potatoes, baked	1 large	57.0

Are there choline supplements?

Yes, you can find choline in several supplements, including vitafusion Power Plus Women’s multivitamin. Each serving provides 100% or more of the Daily Value of 10 essential nutrients plus 55mg choline and 6 B vitamins to help support brain and nerve health.* A luscious strawberry watermelon flavor makes taking these gummies a delicious part of your day!

Is choline the same as vitamin B?

Choline is not the same as a B vitamin, but has similar functions to some of the B vitamins. These similarities are why choline is often thought of as a B vitamin.

Should I take choline when I’m pregnant?

Talk with your healthcare professional to see if supplementing with choline is right for you. But choline is an important nutrient during pregnancy because of its role in supporting brain and nerve health.* The Daily Value for choline for pregnant women is 550mg of choline per day.

Choline benefits for health

Found in a variety of foods like eggs, meat, legumes, and vegetables, choline is a critical nutrient that plays an important role in helping to support brain and nerve health.* Vitafusion Power Plus Women’s multivitamin provides choline along with other essential nutrients in delicious gummies you’ll look forward to taking! By making mindful choices and incorporating choline into your diet, you’re taking a proactive step towards a vibrant you.

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