Understanding choline bioavailability and utilization: first step toward personalizing choline nutrition

• Main Authors: Goh, Ying Qi, Cheam, Guoxiang, Wang, Yulan
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Science::Biological sciences; Gut Microbiota; Trimethylamine
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/161363
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Choline is an essential macronutrient involved in neurotransmitter synthesis, cell-membrane signaling, lipid transport, and methyl-group metabolism. Nevertheless, the vast majority are not meeting the recommended intake requirement. Choline deficiency is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, s...