Category Archives: Choline

Fatty Liver: Choline Deficiency?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Fatty liver is characterised by an accumulation of lipids in hepatic tissue. This can result from alcohol or fructose abuse, leading to alcoholic fatty liver or non-alcoholic fatty liver, respectively. The aetiology of fatty liver is not completely understood, but … Continue reading →

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More on Choline, Betaine and Homocysteine

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Raised plasma levels of the amino acid homocysteine are known to damage tissues and are a risk factor for dementia, cardiovascular disease and bone fractures. Homocysteine is synthesised in humans from the essential amino acid methionine and under normal physiological … Continue reading →

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Choline, Betaine and Homocysteine

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Homocysteine is a metabolite of the essential amino acid methionine which can build up in cells and plasma if nutrition quality is low. High concentrations of plasma homocysteine are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia, because … Continue reading →

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