Changes

==Roles in the Body==

==Roles in the Body==

#'''Methyl Transfer''': Choline contains three methyl groups (compared to one in s-adenosylmethionine or [[Methionine and Cysteine - Nutrition|methionine]]), and its active metabolite betaine acts as a methyl donor in reactions such as the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. The requirement for choline is influenced by total methyl group metabolism and the intake of other methyl containing compounds, such as s-adenosylmethionine and betaine.

#'''Methyl Transfer''': Choline contains three methyl groups (compared to one in s-adenosylmethionine or [[Methionine and Cysteine - Nutrition|methionine]]), and its active metabolite betaine acts as a methyl donor in reactions such as the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. The requirement for choline is influenced by total methyl group metabolism and the intake of other methyl containing compounds, such as s-adenosylmethionine and betaine.

#'''Phospholipid''': Phosphotidylcholine is one of the most abundant membrane phospholipids in the body. It provides structure to cellular membranes and is required for the formation of very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) in the liver. Phospholipids are also involved in signal transduction between cells.  

#'''Phospholipid''': Phosphotidylcholine is one of the most abundant membrane phospholipids in the body. It provides structure to cellular membranes and is required for the formation of [[Nutrition Glossary#Very Low Density Lipoprotein|very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)]] in the liver. Phospholipids are also involved in signal transduction between cells.  

#'''Neurotransmitter''': A small fraction of the daily choline needs are further acetylated to form acetylcholine.

#'''Neurotransmitter''': A small fraction of the daily choline needs are further acetylated to form acetylcholine.