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Choline for the pre-born
Child
"Choline deficiency is of special importance in nerve cells, as in
'animals] supplemental choline during pregnancy results in life-long
enhancement of 'brain] function in offspring..."
So summarizes the
work of Drs. Yen, Mar, Meeker, et al* who observe that "Factors
'affecting cell death,] such as choline availability, may therefore
affect brain development and subsequently
brain functions."
*Departments of
Nutrition & Neurology, School of Medicine, U. of No. Carolina, Chapel
Hill, NC 27599-7400.
DETAILS: Brazil
nuts, fenugreek (can be made into a tea,) dandelion,
soy beans and fava beans are all rich in
choline.
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