Cholines

/ˈkoʊlinz/ noun

Definition

Plural of choline; referring to multiple types or molecules of choline, an essential nutrient found in many foods.

Etymology

From 'choline' (from Greek 'chole' meaning bile, plus a chemical suffix) + plural '-s'. Choline was identified as a vital nutrient in the early 1900s.

Kelly Says

Choline is actually considered an essential nutrient that your body can't make enough of on its own—you need to get it from foods like eggs, fish, and broccoli to support your brain and liver!

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