{"id":4282758856763,"title":"Metagenics MetaCholine 90 capsules","handle":"metagenics-metacholine-90-capsules","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan Choline For Healthy Pregnancy, Brain Function And Liver Health\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine 90 capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 90 capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine has been shown to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport healthy pregnancy, as well as foetal brain and nervous system development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain healthy liver function and detoxification processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a vegan source of choline to assist brain and cognitive function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine is Dairy Protein is Lactose free, Egg free, Gluten free, Wheat free, Free from Nuts, Free from Soy protein, Free from Yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine AUST L 318829\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimilar Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe products listed below are suggestions that may be used as a substitute if the product you are looking for is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Metagenics Omega Brain Plus 190ml 10% off RRP | HealthMasters Metagenics\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/products\/metagenics-omega-brain-plus-190ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=OMega%20brain%20plus\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/products\/metagenics-omega-brain-plus-190ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=OMega%20brain%20plus\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetagenics Omega Brain Plus 190ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't see an appropriate product, or have any other questions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can contact HealthMasters for assistance \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact HealthMasters For Assistance\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/pages\/healthmasters-contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/368192661\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: For pregnancy support and foetal brain development:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 2 to 3 capsules daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor brain function, cognition and liver support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 3 capsules daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Benefits: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCholine is a key nutrient involved in methylation, a process important for healthy cell function, fat metabolism, gene expression and detoxification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e In the liver, choline is oxidised to betaine, a compound providing 60% of the methyl groups involved in homocysteine methylation.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e Betaine, choline, methionine and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) provide methyl groups used to regenerate methionine from homocysteine to produce the major methyl donor S-adenosulmethionine (SAMe).\u003csup\u003e3,4\u003c\/sup\u003e SAMe is important for DNA methylation and the synthesis of the phospholipid phosphatidylcholine (PC), a key component of cell membranes, lipoproteins and bile. Although the body is able to produce choline via certain methylation processes, it is not sufficient to meet human requirements.\u003csup\u003e5,6,7\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy and lactation are times when demand for choline is especially high, whereby transport of choline from mother to foetus depletes maternal plasma choline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e This nutrient is needed for brain development, acetylcholine production and placental growth.\u003csup\u003e9,10,11,12\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline is required in large amounts in the third trimester when foetal organ growth is extremely rapid.\u003csup\u003e13\u003c\/sup\u003e Research has shown that pregnant women do not consume sufficient amounts of choline, levels which have found to be significantly higher in serum concentrations in pregnant women, compared to adults, and are six to seven times higher in the foetus and newborn.\u003csup\u003e14\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline also shows synergistic benefits when combined with DHA during pregnancy, enhancing neurodevelopment of foetal hippocampus compared to choline or DHA alone.\u003csup\u003e15,16\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertain populations, including vegans and pregnant\/lactating women, are not consuming sufficient amounts of choline with as many as 50% of the population having genetic variations who require a higher intake of choline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e17,18,19\u003c\/sup\u003e Extra choline may also be required for the health of the liver, an organ involved in choline metabolism.\u003csup\u003e20\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline contributes to liver health in several ways including secretion of bile salts, synthesis of PC and metabolism of fat, cholesterol and VLDL.\u003csup\u003e21,22,23,24\u003c\/sup\u003e A deficiency of this nutrient has been linked to hepatic dysfunction.\u003csup\u003e25\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCholine is critical for synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, essential for brain health, cognition and healthy mental functioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e26,27\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline is involved in an array of key reactions, including muscle control, memory and mediation of emotion and behaviour in the brain.\u003csup\u003e28,29\u003c\/sup\u003e Adequate concentrations of choline in the brain are believed to protect against age-related cognitive decline and certain types of dementia, because adequate concentrations potentially preserve neurons, brain volume, and neuronal transmissions.\u003csup\u003e30\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitaCholine™ is a trademark of Balchem Corporations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach capsule contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholine bitartrate (VitaCholineTM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e548mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent Choline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine is Dairy Protein Lactose free Egg free Gluten free Wheat free Free from Nuts Free from Soy protein Free from Yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all cautions and contraindications are listed. 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and nervous system development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain healthy liver function and detoxification processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a vegan source of choline to assist brain and cognitive function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine is Dairy Protein is Lactose free, Egg free, Gluten free, Wheat free, Free from Nuts, Free from Soy protein, Free from Yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine AUST L 318829\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimilar Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe products listed below are suggestions that may be used as a substitute if the product you are looking for is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Metagenics Omega Brain Plus 190ml 10% off RRP | HealthMasters Metagenics\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/products\/metagenics-omega-brain-plus-190ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=OMega%20brain%20plus\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/products\/metagenics-omega-brain-plus-190ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=OMega%20brain%20plus\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetagenics Omega Brain Plus 190ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't see an appropriate product, or have any other questions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can contact HealthMasters for assistance \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact HealthMasters For Assistance\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/pages\/healthmasters-contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/368192661\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: For pregnancy support and foetal brain development:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 2 to 3 capsules daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor brain function, cognition and liver support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 3 capsules daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Benefits: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCholine is a key nutrient involved in methylation, a process important for healthy cell function, fat metabolism, gene expression and detoxification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e In the liver, choline is oxidised to betaine, a compound providing 60% of the methyl groups involved in homocysteine methylation.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e Betaine, choline, methionine and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) provide methyl groups used to regenerate methionine from homocysteine to produce the major methyl donor S-adenosulmethionine (SAMe).\u003csup\u003e3,4\u003c\/sup\u003e SAMe is important for DNA methylation and the synthesis of the phospholipid phosphatidylcholine (PC), a key component of cell membranes, lipoproteins and bile. Although the body is able to produce choline via certain methylation processes, it is not sufficient to meet human requirements.\u003csup\u003e5,6,7\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy and lactation are times when demand for choline is especially high, whereby transport of choline from mother to foetus depletes maternal plasma choline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e This nutrient is needed for brain development, acetylcholine production and placental growth.\u003csup\u003e9,10,11,12\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline is required in large amounts in the third trimester when foetal organ growth is extremely rapid.\u003csup\u003e13\u003c\/sup\u003e Research has shown that pregnant women do not consume sufficient amounts of choline, levels which have found to be significantly higher in serum concentrations in pregnant women, compared to adults, and are six to seven times higher in the foetus and newborn.\u003csup\u003e14\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline also shows synergistic benefits when combined with DHA during pregnancy, enhancing neurodevelopment of foetal hippocampus compared to choline or DHA alone.\u003csup\u003e15,16\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertain populations, including vegans and pregnant\/lactating women, are not consuming sufficient amounts of choline with as many as 50% of the population having genetic variations who require a higher intake of choline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e17,18,19\u003c\/sup\u003e Extra choline may also be required for the health of the liver, an organ involved in choline metabolism.\u003csup\u003e20\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline contributes to liver health in several ways including secretion of bile salts, synthesis of PC and metabolism of fat, cholesterol and VLDL.\u003csup\u003e21,22,23,24\u003c\/sup\u003e A deficiency of this nutrient has been linked to hepatic dysfunction.\u003csup\u003e25\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCholine is critical for synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, essential for brain health, cognition and healthy mental functioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e26,27\u003c\/sup\u003e Choline is involved in an array of key reactions, including muscle control, memory and mediation of emotion and behaviour in the brain.\u003csup\u003e28,29\u003c\/sup\u003e Adequate concentrations of choline in the brain are believed to protect against age-related cognitive decline and certain types of dementia, because adequate concentrations potentially preserve neurons, brain volume, and neuronal transmissions.\u003csup\u003e30\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitaCholine™ is a trademark of Balchem Corporations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach capsule contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholine bitartrate (VitaCholineTM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e548mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent Choline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics MetaCholine is Dairy Protein Lactose free Egg free Gluten free Wheat free Free from Nuts Free from Soy protein Free from Yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact HealthMasters in Australia by email: reception@healthmasters.com.au.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStorage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage: Metagenics MetaCholine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore below 30° C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}