Post Views: 949 Choline is an under-consumed and underappreciated essential nutrient. It was recognized as an essential nutrient by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the year 1998. Choline is neither a vitamin nor a mineral but an organic, water-soluble compound. Humans can produce small amounts of choline in the body (liver). Yet, it must be consumed exogenously to prevent signs of deficiency. Choline has a wide range of roles in human metabolism, from cell structure to neurotransmitter synthesis.  Why is Choline essential for the human body? Choline helps in the synthesis of two major phospholipids that are vital for the cell membranes. In addition, it is needed to produce…