10 Benefits of Choline
Benefit #7: Gene Expression
There are characteristics that are unique to individuals in a family, and ultimately in every individual. These characteristics are passed down from the parents and are carried by the genes inherited from the mother and the father. This process occurs following conception and development of the fetus.
For gene expression to occur without degradation, the DNA must be conserved in order to replicate without damage. A choline derivative called betaine is essential for this process. Betaine helps in the production of methylation enzymes, which are responsible for gene expression. Adequate choline intake is, therefore, necessary during pregnancy. Otherwise, without it, and by extension without betaine, methylation enzymes would not be provided for the process of gene expression in the developing fetus.
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