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Vitamin B4 (Choline) - Nutrition (view source)
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==Consequences of Choline Deficiency==
==Consequences of Choline Deficiency==
Choline requirements are dependent on other methyl containing dietary compounds, such as methionine, Vitamin B12, folate, and lecithin (phosphotidylcholine).
Choline requirements are dependent on other methyl containing dietary compounds, such as [[Methionine and Cysteine - Nutrition|methionine]], Vitamin B12, folate, and lecithin (phosphotidylcholine).
====Dogs:====
====Dogs:====
Puppies fed a choline deficient diet developed fatty accumulation within the liver; death occurred within 3 weeks of initiating feeding a choline deficient diet. Adult dogs fed choline deficient diets can develop hypocholesterolaemia, experience increased liver enzyme activities, vomiting, and fatty liver<ref name="NRC"/>.
Puppies fed a choline deficient diet developed fatty accumulation within the liver; death occurred within 3 weeks of initiating feeding a choline deficient diet. Adult dogs fed choline deficient diets can develop hypocholesterolaemia, experience increased liver enzyme activities, vomiting, and fatty liver<ref name="NRC"/>.