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Choline
Introduction:
Choline is an essential nutrient that the body makes in small amounts, but choline must be obtained from the diet for the body to receive an adequate amount. Foods which contain the largest amounts of choline include dairy, meats, and eggs. Choline helps cell membranes function properly, it plays a role in nerve communication, reduces homocysteine levels (elevated levels are linked to heart disease), and reduces chronic inflammation.
Choline and allergic rhinitis:
An 8-week study of allergic rhinitis (allergies, hay fever), compared the effectiveness of oral tricholine citrate (TRI, an essential nutrient called choline) versus intranasal budesonide (BUD, an anti-inflammatory) in 60 patients. Participants were randomized to receive BUD 200 mcg twice daily or TRI 500 mg 3 times daily. Results demonstrated that compared to TRI, BUD was associated with a significant reduction in symptoms of allergies. Overall, 76% of patients taking BUD reported the drug to be effective verses 43% with choline. The nasal steroid achieved better treatment results. (1)
