10 Benefits of Choline
Benefit #8: Heart Health
Better cardiovascular health is another benefit of choline. An excessive amount of the amino acid homocysteine, produced mainly from the breakdown of meats, is associated with several cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease. People on a typical diet containing high amounts of meats are likely to have a correspondingly high homocysteine level. This exposes them to circulatory problems.
Fortunately, provided their diets contain adequate amounts of choline, excessive amounts of homocysteine can be broken down into another amino acid known as methionine. Methionine is an essential amino acid with powerful antioxidant properties. Its other roles include support of the immune function, lipid metabolism, synthesis of proteins, and DNA.
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