Chapter
Importance of Choline in Diet
23:27 - 32:13 (08:45)
Choline, commonly found in eggs, is important for many processes in the body. If someone does not eat eggs, they can consume choline through foods such as potatoes, nuts, and seeds to reach the recommended daily amount of 500 milligrams to 1 gram.
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The growth of chick embryos and the impacts of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine on brain activity, specifically in relation to Alzheimer's treatments.
23:27 - 26:45 (03:17)
Summary
The growth of chick embryos and the impacts of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine on brain activity, specifically in relation to Alzheimer's treatments.
ChapterImportance of Choline in Diet
EpisodeNutrients For Brain Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Choline is essential for brain function and can be found in foods like eggs, potatoes, nuts, seeds, and grains.
26:45 - 30:35 (03:50)
Summary
Choline is essential for brain function and can be found in foods like eggs, potatoes, nuts, seeds, and grains. Proper hydration and intake of sodium, potassium, and magnesium are also important for the brain to function properly.
ChapterImportance of Choline in Diet
EpisodeNutrients For Brain Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The guest speaker discusses his use of alpha GPC, a supplement used to offset cognitive decline, as well as the importance of including choline in one's diet.
30:35 - 32:13 (01:37)
Summary
The guest speaker discusses his use of alpha GPC, a supplement used to offset cognitive decline, as well as the importance of including choline in one's diet. The recommended dosage for alpha GPC in the studies is 600-1200 milligrams per day, but he personally takes 300 milligrams as needed, with a mild stimulant effect.