Which Foods Contain Choline?Updated 21 minutes ago

Choline occurs naturally in a wide range of foods, including eggs, beef liver, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, soybeans, nuts, beans, and vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. It is found in both animal and plant foods, in different forms and in different proportions.

What is choline, and why is it found in so many foods?

Choline is a water-soluble nutrient recognized as essential. It occurs in foods in several forms, including free choline and as part of larger molecules such as phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid found in lecithin. Because it is part of cell membranes in plants and animals, it appears across many food groups. For general reference, the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements choline fact sheet lists foods in which choline has been measured.

Which animal foods contain choline?

Foods from animal sources commonly listed as containing choline include:

Eggs, particularly the yolk
Beef liver and other organ meats
Beef, pork and poultry
Fish and shellfish
Milk, yogurt and other dairy products

Which plant foods contain choline?

Choline also occurs in foods that contain no animal products, including:

Soybeans and soy-based foods
Peanuts and other nuts
Beans, lentils and other legumes
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower
Whole grains such as quinoa and wheat germ
Potatoes and mushrooms

Is choline found in vegan and vegetarian foods?

Yes. The plant foods above all contain choline, so it is not limited to animal sources. Codeage Liposomal Choline carries a Vegan statement on its label, and it is also labeled Soy-Free.

Do food labels list choline?

Some do. When a food product or supplement lists choline, it appears on the nutrition or supplement facts panel as a named nutrient. A supplement label may also state the form, for example “Choline (as Choline L-Bitartrate),” which describes the compound that carries the choline. For more on that form, see our article on what choline L-bitartrate is.

What does Codeage Liposomal Choline contain?

Codeage Liposomal Choline lists choline as choline L-bitartrate on its Supplement Facts panel, with the other ingredients listed separately. The label and the product page are the reference for the current amount and serving information.

Codeage formulas are developed with care and may be subject to adjustments over time. We recommend checking the current product label or page for the most up-to-date ingredient and formulation information.

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