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Metagenics Institute Podcast
Choline: The Underappreciated Essential Nutrient with Chris Masterjohn PhD
Nov 12, 2019
Chris Masterjohn PhD discusses the importance of choline as an essential nutrient, its role in reducing fatty liver, dietary sources, and methylation. He emphasizes the necessity of sufficient choline intake, especially during pregnancy. The podcast also tackles the TMAO controversy, optimizing folate status, and addressing MTHFR SNPs with creatine, B2, choline, and glycine.
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- Choline is essential in preventing fatty liver disease from various causes like alcohol and sugar.
- Choline supplementation can reverse fatty liver disease, emphasizing its critical role in liver health maintenance.
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Choline Prevents Fatty Liver in Humans
Research revealed that Choline is critical in preventing fatty liver disease triggered by various causes like alcohol, sugar, and more. Choline plays a crucial role in producing phosphatidylcholine, vital for exporting triglycerides from the liver. This highlights Choline's significance in maintaining liver health.
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