Vitakruid Choline Complex with Inositol, B1, B5, B12 & Folate Choline in food
Choline is often associated with the B vitamins and is known as a "half-vitamin." This means your body can produce some of this nutrient itself, but you also need to get some through your diet. Choline is essential for your health and is found in various foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, fats, and oils.
For adults, the adequate intake is 400 milligrams of choline per day. While a varied diet can help you get enough choline, dietary supplements can be a useful addition to ensure you meet your daily needs.
The most absorbable form: choline bitartrate
Choline bitartrate is a stable and organic form of choline that is ideal for supplementation. This compound offers excellent bioavailability, allowing the body to quickly absorb and utilize the active choline. This makes choline bitartrate an ideal choice for anyone looking to optimize their choline intake.
Supported nutrients in active form
Besides choline itself, Choline Complex also contains other nutrients in their active and bioavailable forms. For example, the complex consists of the natural forms of vitamin B12: methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, which are better absorbed by the body than the synthetic versions. The complex also contains the bioactive form of folic acid: 5-MTHF (5-methyltetrahydrofolate). This form is directly available for biological processes in the body, without undergoing an additional conversion step.
Choline is the precursor of acetylcholine
Choline is actively transported from the blood to nerve cells. It is then absorbed by the nerve cells, where it is converted into acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter plays a supporting role in signal transmission, both between nerve cells in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and between motor nerves and muscles in the peripheral nervous system.
Supportive B vitamins
The effects of choline are closely linked to those of B vitamins, which is why this product is supplemented with vitamins B1, B5, B12, and folate (B11). This combination supports various functions in the body.
Importance during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) emphasizes that pregnant women often have an increased need for choline, namely 480 milligrams per day, compared to the standard recommendation of 400 grams per day. For breastfeeding women, the recommended intake is even higher, at 520 milligrams of choline per day.
This increased need may make it necessary to get extra choline through food or supplements. Choline remains important even after birth. During breastfeeding, your newborn baby doesn't yet have the capacity to produce sufficient choline on its own. Therefore, choline is often added to infant formula to ensure your baby gets the necessary amounts.
Choline and folate collaboration during pregnancy
Choline works closely with folate, another important nutrient during pregnancy.
Compound
| Composition per dose (1 vegan capsule):
|
RI*
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| Choline (bitartrate) |
250 mg |
** |
| Inositol |
250 mg |
** |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine HCL) |
1.1 mg |
100% |
| Vitamin B5 (calcium D-pantothenate) |
12 mg |
200% |
| Folic acid (folate, 5-MTHF calcium salt) |
100 mcg |
50% |
| Vitamin B12 (adenosylcobalamin) |
7 mcg |
280% |
| Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) |
18 mcg |
720% |
* Reference intake
** No RI established |
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Ingredients Choline bitartrate, Inositol, HPMC (capsule), magnesium salts of natural fatty acids (anti-caking agent), Calcium D-panthotenate (Vitamin B5), Thiamine HCL (Vitamin B1), Folic acid (folate, 5-MTHF calcium salt), Vitamin B12 (Adenosylcobalamin), Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin).
Usage Take 1 to 2 capsules daily. Follow the recommended dosage.
Storage instructions Store in a dry, dark place at room temperature (15-25°C).
Manufacturer / Distributor Vitakruid BV,
Jacobus Spijkerdreef 430,
2132 PZ Hoofddorp
This product is a dietary supplement.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.
Keep out of reach of young children.
Store in a dry, closed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.
Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, taking medication or illness.
