Tag: choline

Choline Helps to Preserve Healthy Cognitive Function, New Study Shows

The fact that more and more people are living longer lives has led to a bittersweet reality.  As life expectancy increases, so does the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition that can steal away judgment, cognition, and memory.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5.8 million people in the United…


New Study Links Many Popular OTC Meds With Alzheimer’s

Think twice before popping these pills that shrink your brain, kill your memory and put you in the path of a deadly disease with no cure. One person made an astonishing recovery from severe dementia after quitting multiple meds – including over-the-counter products. Be very careful. Story at-a-glance Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that…


Choline During Pregnancy Tied to Better Attention in Kids

Children of mothers who got more than the recommended amount choline while pregnant had better long-term cognitive outcomes, a new study finds. The study comes as nutrition experts continue to push for more research into the nutrient—and warn that getting too much could boost our risk for cardiovascular issues. The study was published in Journal…