Choline is all the rage right now and is touted as a super nutrient for fetal brain development, cognitive function, and reducing the risk of neural tube defect (NTD).  

However, is choline needed to help you get pregnant?  In this episode, I answer the question by examining the facts and evidence on choline.  

References:

Boeke, C. E., Gillman, M. W., Hughes, M. D., Rifas-Shiman, S. L., Villamor, E., & Oken, E. (2013). Choline intake during pregnancy and child cognition at age 7 years. American journal of epidemiology, 177(12), 1338–1347. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kws395

Choline. (2021, March 29). National Insitute of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved March 2, 2022, from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-HealthProfessional/

Korsmo, H. W., Jiang, X., & Caudill, M. A. (2019). Choline: Exploring the growing science on its benefits for moms and babies. Nutrients, 11(8), 1823. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11081823

Irvine, N., England-Mason, G., Field, C. J., Dewey, D., & Aghajafari, F. (2022). Prenatal folate and choline levels and brain and cognitive development in children: A critical narrative review. Nutrients, 14(2), 364. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14020364