Vitamin B4 (Choline)

Active Mind supplement formula – choline (vitamin B4)

Speaking of the nervous system, you can often find the same active ingredients – magnesium, B vitamins, adaptogens or unsaturated fatty acids. It is worth remembering, however, that there are other and equally important components for maintaining the optimal condition of the CNS.

In addition, some of them are produced in our system! Choline is an active ingredient that is commonly associated with the optimization of liver condition and function. In practice, it turns out to be an extremely important component of our nutrition, which plays a large role
in maintaining the proper functioning of the nervous system on many different levels.

What is choline?

Although choline has been seen as a vitamin until now, it is actually referred to as the “vitamin-like” ingredient. It is an organic chemical compound naturally occurring in the body, the synthesis of which are responsible for the bacteria that form the intestinal microflora. Vitamin B4 is primarily present in the liver and bile. Other places of its accumulation are, among others the walls of the digestive tract, adrenal glands and the brain and the nerve cells (neurons) present in it. In medicine, choline is seen as an important ingredient in cases of diseases with two completely different grounds – neurological and liver.

What are the natural sources of choline?

Women’s daily choline requirements range from 420 to about 550 mg. This upper limit is also the average daily content of vitamin B4 in the balanced diet of an adult male (i.e. 550 mg). Choline is a component that is formed by endogenous synthesis. Unfortunately, specialists unanimously confirm that the quantity produced is insufficient to cover the RDM level, which requires each person to obtain it from additional sources. Of course, the diet comes first, which should include the products from the table below.

Product Content in 100 g
Egg yolk 680 mg
Offal 330 – 430 mg
Pork Ham 100 mg
Beans (dry seeds) 90 mg
Flax (seeds) 80 mg
Almonds 50 mg

However, the human body is not able to absorb all the accumulated choline.
Since its endogenous synthesis is also not enough to cover the full demand during the day, it is easy to guess the legitimacy of reaching for dietary supplements. Alternative sources of concentrated vitamin B4 prove to be important support for maintaining varied nutrition, which is the foundation for optimal health and proper functioning of virtually every organ in our body.

The effects of choline deficiency

  • Problems with the correct heartbeat
  • Constipation and uncontrolled constipation
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Anxiety and a constant sense of fear or being trapped
  • Increased nervous tension and irritability
  • Persistent headaches and problems with concentration
  • Increased risk of liver disease and damage

Action and properties of choline

Since choline is formed in the body through endogenous synthesis, it is not difficult to guess that it is an extremely important ingredient for its proper functioning. Its wide range of effects in the body underlines the valuable character as a component of dietary supplements.

Positive effect on neurotransmission processes

Choline is primarily a basic substrate for the production of acetylcholine – a neurotransmitter, which, in addition to dopamine or serotonin, helps maintain optimal communication between cells of the nervous system. It is acetylcholine that regulates the processes of remembering, focusing and affects the correct process of learning and the acquisition of new messages. It is not difficult to guess that students and academics should, first of all, ensure that the optimal level of choline in the daily diet is maintained. On the other hand, an insufficient level of acetylcholine is conducive to limiting the effectiveness of memory and may cause a marked disturbance in the functioning of concentration.

Reducing the risk of neurodegeneration processes

The role of choline in the context of maintaining the proper state of the nervous system is really huge. First of all, you should start with the fact that choline largely reduces the excessive concentration of dangerous homocysteine ​​- an amino acid that stimulates the production of oxygen free radicals and promotes, among others the development of atherosclerosis, the formation of embolism and strokes, or the acceleration of the aging process by the oxidation of neurons and other cells.

In addition, choline also forms phosphatidylcholine and lecithin. Both compounds belong to the group of phospholipids, which co-create a membrane protecting cells of the nervous system and provide them with a higher degree of integrity. As a result, choline enhances the protection of neurons against the adverse effects of various stimuli and pathogenic microorganisms.

A decrease in the efficiency of the nervous system and the brain is a natural effect of progressive aging. Some diseases lead to a clear impairment of some psychological activities, especially memory and concentration, which may repeatedly be the result of limited activity of nerve cells, e.g. on the activity of neurotransmitters. Also including acytolocholine. Then choline supplementation may prove to be helpful in limiting intensive disease progression and alleviating persistent ailments.

Beneficial effect on physical fitness

Poor functioning of the nervous system can translate into a decrease in physical performance. Insufficient energy means that the body’s efficiency decreases, which translates into faster fatigue. Choline proves to be beneficial in this aspect. Athletes can use it to increase the content of L-carnitine in the body – an amino acid that is known for pre-workout supplements and slimming supplements. Maintaining the optimal level of L-carnitine in the body favors the use of accumulated fat as an alternative source of energy for exercise, which at the same time improves the formation of a slim figure.

Other benefits of choline

  • Regulates the proper metabolism of cholesterol and fatty compounds
  • Supports the liver in natural detoxification processes
  • Promotes normalization of blood pressure – prevention of heart and circulatory system diseases
  • Reduces the risk of deposition of lipid compounds in the gallbladder and on the surface of the walls of blood vessels, which causes, among others reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attacks

Why is choline included in the Labosal Active Mind product?

The formula of Labosal Active Mind has a place for this ingredient for a reason. Choline as one of the fundamental compounds for the proper development of the fetal nervous system clearly has a significant impact on the proper functioning of psychological activities. Its direct participation in the process of acetylcholine synthesis affects the regulation of memory work, and the co-creation of some components (e.g. lecithin or phosphatidylcholine) in a quite unequivocal way proves the fundamental importance for the proper development of the brain and other structures of the nervous system. Choline deficiencies can result in noticeable problems with memory, emotional swing and an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases. That is why it is worth taking care of its proper content in the daily diet in advance through properly selected supplementation. Choose wisely and with your head – preferably with Labosal Active Mind!

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