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Support Proper Liver Function With Choline
In the body, most choline is contained in phosphatidylcholine, a constituent of lecithin, which occurs in some fatty foods like egg yolks, and is also produced by the liver if the diet provides adequate amounts of choline supplement. Choline is a micronutrient needed for nerve signaling, cholesterol transport, energy metabolism and maintenance of cell membranes.
As an important component of cell membranes, lecithin is needed by every cell of the body. Without lecithin, liver metabolism is deranged, leading to “fatty liver” and eventually chronic liver failure. Choline also is a precursor for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter vital to nerve and muscle function.
Store choline away from heat and direct light and do not store your choline in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the supplement to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away this supplement if that is out of date or that you do not need and never share with others.
Choline assists in controlling your weight as well as keeping cell membranes healthy and in preventing gallstones. It is also most useful in the maintenance of the nervous system, assisting memory and learning, and may help to fight infections, including hepatitis and AIDS. Choline is critical for normal membrane structure and function.
Choline is the major precursor of betaine, and it is used by the kidneys to maintain water balance and by the liver as a source of methyl-groups for methionine formation. It is also used to produce the important neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Talk with your caregiver about how much choline you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the vitamin and the reason you are taking Choline. If you are using this vitamin without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the vitamin bottle. Do not take it more often than the directions tell you to.
Choline is an essential vitamin that helps both the liver, kidneys and nervous system. Choline can be found in capsule, tablet, and loose powder forms and is available at your local or internet health food store. Quality choline is manufactured by brand names like Solaray And Source Naturals vitamins.
*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Choline is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.
Acid Reflux Symptoms
There are many causes of heartburn or acid reflux. There are several that are the most frequent causes of heartburn. You can prevent acid relflux symptoms or acid reflux disease by learning the most common and making a change to your lifestyle.
Coffee, tea, and other drinks that contain caffeine
Caffeine can relax the LES, allowing stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus.
Chocolate
Chocolate contains concentrations of theobromine (a compound that occurs naturally in many plants such as cocoa, tea and coffee plants), which relaxes the esophageal sphincter muscle, letting stomach acid squirt up into the esophagus.
Fried and fatty foods
These foods tend to slow down digestion, keeping the food in your stomach longer. This can result in increases pressure in the stomach, which in turn puts more pressure on a weakened LES, allowing reflux of stomach contents.
Tomatoes and tomato-based products
These foods relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Alcohol
Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid.
Tobacco
The chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken the LES as they pass from the lungs into the blood.
Large meals
A full stomach can put extra pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which will increase the chance that some of this food will reflux into the esophagus.
Citrus fruits and juices
These foods relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Eating within 2 to 3 hours prior to bedtime
Lying down with a full stomach can cause stomach contents to press harder against the LES, increasing the chances of refluxed food.
Wearing tight fitting clothing
Clothing that fits tightly around the abdomen will squeeze the stomach, forcing food up against the LES, and cause food to reflux into the esophagus. Clothing that can cause problems include tight-fitting belts and slenderizing undergarments.
