CHOLINE
Benefits:
Proper transmission of nerve impulses
from the brain through the central nervous system, as well as for gallbladder
regulation, liver function, and lecithin formation, aids in hormone production
and minimizes excess fat in the liver because it aids in fat and cholesterol
metabolism, brain and memory function.
Symptoms of Deficiency:
Disorders of the nervous system, fatty
buildup in the liver, as well as in cardiac symptoms, gastric ulcers, high blood
pressure, the inability to digest fats, kidney and liver impairment, and stunted
growth.
Sources:
Egg yolks, lecithin, legumes, meat, milk,
soybeans, whole-grain cereals.
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