Choline for Weight Control
Choline is also known as amanitine, lipotropic
factor; it is an active constituent of lecithin. Choline is a water soluble
member of the Vitamin B complex. It is not a real vitamin as it is synthesized
in the liver.
Choline Promotes Fat Metabolism
Choline is required for efficient fat metabolism.
Without sufficient choline fats can slow down metabolism by becoming trapped
in the liver.
Good Sources of Choline
Lecithin, beef liver, beef heart, egg yolks,
wheatgerm, cauliflower, cucumber, peanuts.
Symptoms of Choline Deficiency
- Over fatty liver
- Nerve degeneration
- Senile Dementia
- High blood pressure
- Atherosclerosis
- Thrombosis
- High blood cholesterol
Recommended Daily Allowance for Choline
No official RDA.
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Vitamin
Supplements to Help Weight Loss
Vitamin
B2 - Vitamin
B3 - Vitamin
B5 - Vitamin
B6 - Vitamin C
Calcium - Choline
- Chromium -
Inositol - Manganese
- Zinc
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