Choline

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

bethanechol, choline analog, succinylcholine

Broader Terms

betaine compound

Narrower Terms

acetylcholine, carbachol, methacholine

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• The primary criterion used to estimate the Adequate Intake (AI) for choline is the prevention of liver damage as assessed by measuring serum alanine aminotransferase levels.
• Micronutrient Information Center Choline 6928 Although choline is not by strict definition a vitamin, it is an essential nutrient.
• Physiologists reckon that acetylcholine is actually broken down inside the neuromuscular junctions during prolonged exercise.
• Sahelian Choline is an essential nutrient required by the body to make several important compounds necessary for healthy cell membranes.
• Choline is B fatty acid primarily involved in the production of neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate mood, appetite, behavior and memory.

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