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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 and Cysteine - Nutrition|methionine]], [[Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Nutrition|Vitamin B<sub>12</sub>]], folate, and lecithin (phosphotidylcholine).
Choline requirements are dependent on other methyl containing dietary compounds, such as [[Methionine and Cysteine - Nutrition|methionine]], [[Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Nutrition|Vitamin B<sub>12</sub>]], [[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"/>.