Choline

In which Rat gains new data

CWCID: Renee brought this fascinating topic to my attention:

(see also our subsequent bit of a discussion there)

Apart from being a precursor to neurotransmitters, choline also plays an important role in metabolism of fat. While most organisms possess the ability to synthesize some choline de novo, it’s often not sufficient to cover all competing needs. Especially for birds who lay those choline-rich eggs.