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Choline

    Brands

    DEA Class;  

    Common Brand Names; Alertonic

    • Essential nutrient

    Choline is a nutrient found in a wide variety of vitamins including pre-natal formulations.

    For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance

    Choline is contraindicated if the patients are allergic to the supplement or the foods that contain choline.

    When taken by mouth: Choline is likely safe for most people when taken in doses below 3.5 grams daily. Taking high doses of choline is possibly unsafe. Taking doses over 3.5 grams daily might cause side effects such as sweating, a fishy body odor, diarrhea, and vomiting.

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    Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Choline is likely safe when used during pregnancy and breast-feeding in doses up to 3 grams daily for those up to 18 years of age, and 3.5 grams daily for those 19 years and older. There isn’t enough reliable information to know if choline is safe to use in higher doses when pregnant or breast-feeding. It’s best to stick to recommended doses.

    Choline is an essential nutrient. It’s found in foods such as meats, fish, nuts, beans, vegetables, and eggs. It’s recommended that adult females consume 425 mg daily, and adult males consume 550 mg daily to maintain adequate nutrition. When pregnant, 450 mg should be consumed daily, and when breast-feeding, 550 mg should be consumed daily. Recommended amounts for children depend on age.

    In supplements, choline has most often been used by adults in doses of 1-3 grams by mouth daily for up to 4 months. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.

    Choline