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Choline intake and genetic polymorphisms influence choline metabolite concentrations in human breast milk and plasma.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Aug 2010
Fischer Leslie M, da Costa Kerry Ann, Galanko Joseph, Sha Wei, Stephenson Brigitte, Vick Julie, Zeisel Steven H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Choline is essential for infant nutrition, and breast milk is a rich source of this nutrient. Common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) change dietary requirements for choline intake. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether total choline intake and/or SNPs influence concentrations of choline and its metabolites in human breast milk and plasma. DESIGN: We gave a total of 103...
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