Nutritionist points out 5 types of food containing a magical nutrient

A nutritionist points out that egg yolks and four other types of food contain a magical nutrient that not only helps prevent cognitive decline but also aids in preventing cardiovascular diseases and fatty liver disease. Three types of people are advised to eat more!

5 Types of Food Contain Choline: Improves Blood Vessels, Prevents Cognitive Decline, Protects Liver

Nutritionist Wong Ching-wai stated on his Facebook page that this fundamental nutrient is called "choline." It is not a vitamin or mineral and must be obtained through diet. It can bring five major health benefits:

What are the Functions/Benefits of Choline?

1. Promotes Brain Development and Memory:
   • Reason: Choline is a main component of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for memory and learning.
   • Benefits for Pregnant Women: Adequate choline intake is beneficial for the normal development of the fetus's brain and nervous system.
   • Benefits for Adults: Choline can enhance cognitive ability, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease or impacting memory.
2. Maintains Liver Health:
   • Reason: Choline helps promote fat metabolism, effectively preventing fat accumulation in the liver, such as in fatty liver disease.
3. Strengthens the Cardiovascular System:
   • Reason: Choline can lower the concentration of homocysteine in the body, a substance related to cardiovascular disease risk. Excessively high levels in the body can easily increase the risk of atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, etc.
4. Enhances Physical Performance:
   • Reason: Choline plays a key role in neural signal transmission, helping athletes improve physical performance and recovery ability.
5. Maintains Cellular Health:
   • Reason: Choline participates in the process of DNA synthesis and is a fundamental requirement for gene expression and cell function regulation.

Which Foods Contain Choline?

Wong points out that the following five common types of food contain "choline":

• Egg yolks
• Liver, such as chicken liver, beef liver
• Soybeans and soy products
• Fish, such as salmon
• Nuts and seeds, such as sunflower seeds, peanuts

3 Types of People Should Eat More Choline

Wong also reminds that choline is an important nutrient for preventing cardiovascular diseases, crucial for health maintenance and disease prevention. It not only enhances body functions but also makes the body more energetic. Among them, the following three types of people need extra choline supplementation:

• Pregnant women, women planning pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers: The brain development of fetuses and infants requires a large amount of choline.
• Vegetarians: Since choline mainly exists in animal-based foods, vegetarians need to meet their body's requirements through supplements.
• Those needing to enhance memory: Students, office workers, the elderly, etc., can supplement moderately to help with concentration and memory maintenance.