A couple of questions

Who should not take choline?

The risk of inadequate choline status might be greater in pregnant and lactating women who do not take folic acid supplements, those with low vitamin B12 status, and those with a common variant in methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase (an enzyme that can affect folate status), all of which reduce the body's pool of …Mar 29, 2021

Does choline interact with any medications?

Choline is not known to interact with any medications.

Why is choline bad for you?

Toxicity. Very high intakes of choline can lead to low blood pressure (hypotension) and liver toxicity. It may also lead to the excess production of TMAO, which is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Other symptoms include excessive sweating, fishy body odor, or nausea/vomiting.

Is choline bad for your kidneys?

In animal models, the researchers also found that chronic dietary exposures to choline and TMAO were associated with development and progression of chronic kidney disease.

Should adults take choline?

General: Adequate intake (AI) of choline for adults is 550 mg per day for males, 425 mg per day for females, 450 mg per day for pregnant females, and 550 mg per day for lactating women.

Should I take choline?

Choline is an essential nutrient that is required for optimal health. It may play a key role in healthy brain function, heart health, liver function and pregnancy. Although actual deficiency is rare, many people in Western countries are not meeting the recommended intake.

When should you take choline morning or night?

One Capsule of choline should be taken before breakfast or lunch.

Does choline cause blood clots?

(Reuters Health) — Consuming too much choline, a nutrient sold in over-the-counter dietary supplements, can boost the risk for blood clots, researchers warn. That's because bacteria in the intestines interact with choline to produce a compound that encourages platelets to clump together and form clots.