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Choline Neurotransmission

Meaning

Choline Neurotransmission refers to the critical biochemical process where the essential nutrient choline is utilized as a precursor for the synthesis and release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) within the nervous system. Acetylcholine is indispensable for a wide range of cognitive functions, including memory encoding, attention, and muscle contraction, serving as the primary signaling molecule in the cholinergic system. Adequate dietary choline intake is therefore a necessary substrate for maintaining robust neurological and parasympathetic activity. This process is central to neuroendocrine communication and cognitive vitality.