| What is
Choline? Choline is an essential
nutrient; it is important for the healthy structure and
function of your body, acting as a chemical “building block”,
an agent of cell-to-cell communication and transportation,
and part of a regulatory system for your genes.
Who needs Choline?
Infants & Children
Active Adults
Pregnant & Lactating Mothers
Seniors
Choline is important from the earliest days
of human development, right through old age. While your
body can make some of the choline you need, the rest must
come from your diet.
How much Choline do I need?
| Population
group |
Age |
Adequate Intake*
(mg/day) |
Infants
|
0-6 mo. |
125 |
| 7-12
mo. |
150 |
| Children |
1-3 yr. |
200 |
| 4-8
yr. |
250 |
| 9-13
yr. |
375 |
| Teens |
14-18 yr. |
550 (male),
400 (female) |
| Adults |
>18 yr. |
550 (male),
425 (female) |
| Pregnant
women |
- |
450 |
| Lactating
women |
- |
550 |
|