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Choline: The underappreciated nutrient that's vital for our brains - BBC Future

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The compound has been linked to improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety – but are you getting enough of it?

By Jessica Bradley 9th April 2025 The compound has been linked to improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety – but are you getting enough of it? Y You may not have heard of choline before, but studies show that it's crucial for our health, at various stages of life. Choline is neither a vitamin or a mineral – it's an organic compound that's vital to the healthy functioning of the human nervous system. Now there's emerging evidence that consuming more choline can have a wide range of powerful effects, from improving cognitive performance to protecting against neurodevelopmental disorder

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