November 2009 PMID 19906248

Choline: an essential nutrient for public health.

Steven H Zeisel, Kerry-Ann da Costa

Mentions

182
Peak: 12 in Mar 2019
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

364,728
potential audience

Total likes

172

Video views

3,795

Mentions per month

Mar 2019 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions primarily highlight the essential role of choline in functions like memory, liver health, and cell membrane formation, supported by examples such as eggs, liver, and peanuts. The tone is informative and supportive, with some posts urging people to consider dietary sources or supplements, reflecting genuine interest and moderate engagement, but without strongly challenging or expanding the core findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight the importance of choline and support dietary intake without strong disagreement.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show a high level of curiosity about the nutrient’s benefits and dietary sources.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts include specific examples of foods rich in choline and questions about supplement timing, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on choline’s health benefits and the call for dietary guidance suggest a recognition of its relevance to public health, though not universally emphasized as transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • Choline is an essential nutrient recognized since 1998, with its requirements influenced by genetic differences.
  • It plays a crucial role in various body functions like cell structure and neurotransmitter production, and its deficiency may contribute to diseases such as liver problems, heart disease, and neurological disorders.
  • Despite being found in foods like eggs and meats, many people, including older children and pregnant women, do not consume enough choline, highlighting the need for dietary guidance to increase intake.

Top posts

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Dr. Ann
@AnnChildersMD · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other foods, including milk” https://t.co/ZjdSDOUtqu

Mar 25, 2019 · 42 likes · 11 shares · 13,915 followers View post →
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@drcovidguru · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health https://t.co/J9wivNLlfh

Sep 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 3,184 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health 'choline-deficiency is now thought to have an impact on diseases such as liver disease, atherosclerosis and possibly neurological disorder' #realfood #eggs #liver #beef https://t.co/s32mmXjH1p

Aug 9, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 909 followers View post →
Doutor Doc MD.
@Doutor_Doc · X

Referencias: https://t.co/VAuzW6MQQg https://t.co/VJLl0UF9tu https://t.co/fU5AJqOOJO https://t.co/mGF7SdiMdV https://t.co/xNqtpQnirj https://t.co/oZHp1EKU1C https://t.co/lAMDr4vjxb https://t.co/DQeMsjP0oH https://t.co/pdw0C4m9mL

Feb 3, 2023 · 3 likes · 65,513 followers View post →
Dr. Ann
@AnnChildersMD · X

#choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health https://t.co/HDsapjDYVb If you value your brain and liver pay attention to this neglected nutrient and get adequate amounts. Don't tolerate eggs? Eat liver. Pate and liverburger (liver in ground beef) are good intros

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 13,915 followers View post →
haziq jual ayam tak cucuk
@Haziqmahmur90an · X

beef liver sangat bagus untuk tumbesaran kanak2. Now kerepek beef liver when? @RealSunBros Sumber: 1. Wu, G. (2016). Dietary protein intake and human health. Food & Function. 2. Zeisel, S. H., & da Costa, K.-A. (2009). Choline: an essential nutrient for public health.

Jun 26, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,641 followers View post →

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muwahhid(monotheist)
@harischeamdilah · X

RT @Haziqmahmur90an: beef liver sangat bagus untuk tumbesaran kanak2. Now kerepek beef liver when? @RealSunBros Sumber: 1. Wu, G. (2016).…

Jun 26, 2025 · 1 share · 543 followers View post →
haziq jual ayam tak cucuk
@Haziqmahmur90an · X

beef liver sangat bagus untuk tumbesaran kanak2. Now kerepek beef liver when? @RealSunBros Sumber: 1. Wu, G. (2016). Dietary protein intake and human health. Food & Function. 2. Zeisel, S. H., & da Costa, K.-A. (2009). Choline: an essential nutrient for public health.

Jun 26, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,641 followers View post →
Old & Fit
@AreciboCoqui · X

Choline - Essential for #Acetylcholine, crucial for memory & learning. Egg yolks, liver, and peanuts are great sources. (Ref: Zeisel, S. H., & da Costa, K. A. (2009). Choline: an essential nutrient for public health. Nutrition Reviews, 67(11), 615-623.)

Jan 10, 2025 · 165 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/X8Zot92FuF Colina: un nutriente esencial para la salud pública Dada la importancia de la colina en una amplia gama de funciones críticas en el cuerpo humano, junto con ingestas menos que óptimas entre la población, se debe desarrollar una guía dietética para fomentar

Nov 6, 2023 · 8,027 followers View post →
Doutor Doc MD.
@Doutor_Doc · X

@MnicaOl66576715 Referencias: https://t.co/AYO5ooILzZ https://t.co/Gnxw3a408S https://t.co/V0vrkEnsF6 https://t.co/Ungvpil14n https://t.co/v82ohQTq5S https://t.co/2LE1SKQTyt https://t.co/lAMDr4vjxb https://t.co/XIUDC3T8ed https://t.co/30WkXJVgLP

Feb 3, 2023 · 65,513 followers View post →
Doutor Doc MD.
@Doutor_Doc · X

@DenilsonFAraujo Referencias: https://t.co/AYO5ooILzZ https://t.co/Gnxw3a408S https://t.co/V0vrkEnsF6 https://t.co/Ungvpil14n https://t.co/v82ohQTq5S https://t.co/2LE1SKQTyt https://t.co/lAMDr4vjxb https://t.co/XIUDC3T8ed https://t.co/30WkXJVgLP

Feb 3, 2023 · 1 like · 65,513 followers View post →
Doutor Doc MD.
@Doutor_Doc · X

@MaxBearzi Referencias: https://t.co/AYO5ooILzZ https://t.co/Gnxw3a408S https://t.co/V0vrkEnsF6 https://t.co/Ungvpil14n https://t.co/v82ohQTq5S https://t.co/2LE1SKQTyt https://t.co/lAMDr4vjxb https://t.co/XIUDC3T8ed https://t.co/30WkXJVgLP

Feb 3, 2023 · 65,513 followers View post →
Doutor Doc MD.
@Doutor_Doc · X

Referencias: https://t.co/VAuzW6MQQg https://t.co/VJLl0UF9tu https://t.co/fU5AJqOOJO https://t.co/mGF7SdiMdV https://t.co/xNqtpQnirj https://t.co/oZHp1EKU1C https://t.co/lAMDr4vjxb https://t.co/DQeMsjP0oH https://t.co/pdw0C4m9mL

Feb 3, 2023 · 3 likes · 65,513 followers View post →
BVB Daddy
@BVB_Daddy · X

Was steckt hinter so einer Schlagzeile? #Thread In der Studie ging es um die Auswirkung von oraler supplementierung mit Cholin (essentieller Nährstoff). https://t.co/Q6fWMFjQ7B Cholin kommt in Eiern vor, sowie in Fleisch, Fisch, Shiitake Pilzen, Soja und Weizen. https://t.co/fvF5odztG0

Jan 26, 2023 · 729 followers View post →
Frank J. Herrmann
@4141245879freun · X

@DCGreenZone Here is some readings on how essential it is. Bear in mind: Sphingomyelin makes up around 80% of all cell walls (membranes). Choline is also required for neurotransmitter synthesis. https://t.co/nSyanY06gN Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health https://t.co/gNrJUj99Kz

Sep 4, 2022 · 914 followers View post →
rp
@raypeater · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health that we’re not getting enough of in our diet https://t.co/sxeknX31yn #raypeat

Aug 5, 2022 · 469 followers View post →
JustBeNice
@diane672 · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health https://t.co/gzY96drdc5

May 31, 2022 · 1 like · 194 followers View post →
Dr. Abraham Lotso
@abrahampremn16 · X

Muy buena revisión Choline: an essential nutrient for public health | Nutrition Reviews | Oxford Academic https://t.co/LhgTPAYyrE

May 9, 2022 · 140 followers View post →
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@drcovidguru · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health https://t.co/J9wivNLlfh

Sep 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 3,184 followers View post →
EnisÖzer
@Eniszer7 · X

@IsikKedi @aleykbumb @ekrem_imamoglu Bunun yarı sıra temel bir nutrient olan choline veganlar tarafından yeterince alınamamakta. https://t.co/aH8lrifF42

Apr 16, 2021 View post →
Tom Englezos
@tomenglezos · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: #choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health https://t.co/HDsapjDYVb If you value your brain and liver pay attentio…

Aug 6, 2020 · 1 share · 1,280 followers View post →
Dr. Ann
@AnnChildersMD · X

#choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health https://t.co/HDsapjDYVb If you value your brain and liver pay attention to this neglected nutrient and get adequate amounts. Don't tolerate eggs? Eat liver. Pate and liverburger (liver in ground beef) are good intros

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 13,915 followers View post →
Ruthiehutchy
@RuthieHutchy · X

RT @sarah4info: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health 'choline-deficiency is now thought to have an impact on diseases such as…

Oct 20, 2019 · 3 shares · 9 followers View post →
Choline For Life
@CholineForLife · X

RT @sarah4info: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health 'choline-deficiency is now thought to have an impact on diseases such as…

Aug 13, 2019 · 3 shares · 812 followers View post →
Sally Hobbs
@sallynaturopath · X

RT @sarah4info: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health 'choline-deficiency is now thought to have an impact on diseases such as…

Aug 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 456 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health 'choline-deficiency is now thought to have an impact on diseases such as liver disease, atherosclerosis and possibly neurological disorder' #realfood #eggs #liver #beef https://t.co/s32mmXjH1p

Aug 9, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 909 followers View post →
Richard Baird (Truther)
@RichardBaird · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 26, 2019 · 11 shares · 483 followers View post →
Sue Wolver
@low_carb_doc · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 1,441 followers View post →
Choline For Life
@CholineForLife · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 812 followers View post →
ActivatedNutJob
@ActivatedNutJob · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 404 followers View post →
Dr. Chill Bill
@More_Cow_Bell_ · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 141 followers View post →
Ana Cláudia
@Anawsantos · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 362 followers View post →
RealFoodOptometrist
@ajwodecki · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 10,665 followers View post →
Food Forensics and Fraud-FFCI
@Kenn_FFCI · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 4,202 followers View post →
Tom Englezos
@tomenglezos · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 1,280 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 10,790 followers View post →
Vanessa Spina, SNS
@ketogenicgirl · X

RT @AnnChildersMD: Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other f…

Mar 25, 2019 · 11 shares · 9,704 followers View post →
Dr. Ann
@AnnChildersMD · X

Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health “Eggs ...provide more choline per kilocalorie compared to most other foods, including milk” https://t.co/ZjdSDOUtqu

Mar 25, 2019 · 42 likes · 11 shares · 13,915 followers View post →