Choline

A little known nutrient - choline - is actually extremely important as it is part of lecithin which is a key structural component of all cell membranes.  It is quite certain that any substance that is in every cell in our body would be quite important.  It is involved in cell metabolism, nerve transmission, and regulation of the liver and gall bladder.   

Are you getting enough choline in your diet?  It is found big time in the cruciferous family (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower), butter, egg yolk, flaxseed, lentils, peanuts, potatoes, oats, sesame seeds, and soybeans.  You will often see lecithin from soybeans in nutritonall supplements.  One of the few useful applications of the soy bean!

Choline supports the cardiovascular, biliary, endocrine, integumentary, nervous, and renal (kidney) systems.