Choline is a water-soluble, lipotropic "B" Group Vitamin.

Also known as Ch, Lipotropic Factor, Trimethylaminoethanol, Tansmethylation Factor or Trimethyl-Beta-Hydroxy-Ethylammonium.

Health Benefits:

• Degeneration of the Adrenal Glands may occur as a result of Choline deficiency
• may help to maintain the health of the Arteries
• Atherosclerosis may occur as a result of Choline deficiency
• may lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients
• Degeneration of the Heart may occur as a result of Choline deficiency
• may be helpful for the treatment of Heart Palpitations
• an essential component of Cell Membranes (in its Phosphatidylcholine form, Choline comprises approximately 33% of Cell Membranes)
• may regulate the function of the Gall Bladder
• may help prevent degeneration of the Kidneys
• may help prevent degeneration of the Eyes
• may help prevent Liver Cancer
• may help to prevent damage to Lymphocytes and apoptosis (cell death) of Lymphocytes
• may improve Athletic Performance
• may enhance the function of the Liver
• may prevent the accumulation of dietary Fats within the Liver
• may alleviate Hepatitis
• may help to prevent Obesity
• Muscle Weakness may occur as a result of Choline deficiency
• may help alleviate Tics
• may increase Alertness
• may alleviate ADD/ADHD
• impaired Brain function may occur as a result of Choline deficiency
• Choline deficiency may lead to impaired (Muscle) Coordination
• may increase the number of Dendrites within the Cerebral Cortex
• may increase concentration
• may alleviate Cluster Headaches
• useful in the treatment of early-wake Insomnia
• may improve some aspects of human intelligence and mental function
• Memory loss may occur as a result of Choline deficiency
• may improve learning ability
• may alleviate both phases of Manic Depression
• is a component of the Myelin Sheaths that insulate the Axons of Neurons of the Nervous System
• may alleviate Parkinson's Disease
• may improve the quality of sleep
• may help to govern Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep
• may improve Verbal Fluency
• may alleviate Tinnitus
• may help to treat/prevent Asthma
• Degeneration of the Lungs may occur as a result of Choline deficiency
• supplementation during pregnancy may cause long-lasting memory enhancement in offspring
• when consumed during pregnancy, it may help to prevent Neural Tube Defects in offspsring
• may improve Sexual Desire (usually only in people aged 40 or over)
• may improve (male) Sexual Performance
• may enhance the ability of Arginine to stimulate the release of human Growth Hormone (hGH)
• inhibits the body’s (urinary) excretion of Carnitine and Choline supplementation increases the body’s Carnitine levels
• may facilitate the synthesis of endogenous Nucleic Acids
• may help to prevent damage to the body’s endogenus Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
• assists the body to conserve Folic Acid
• may help to lower elevated Homocysteine levels (elevated Homocysteine is a known risk factor for many Cardiovascular Diseases)

Choline is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.

Choline is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Brain Fuel, Fat Away, Metabolift, St John's Wort, Tranquil Sleep and the Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.