As a woman, it can seem like you’re either not doing enough or you’re not getting enough—be it sleep, exercise or dietary needs to sustain you. While it may sound jarring to hear about yet another nutrient or supplement that you need to make it through the day, we’d like you to meet choline. This little nutrient, already produced by the body, is doing more work for you and your health than you realize. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, we got you. Ahead, we break down what choline is and how it does the heavy lifting to support your skin and internal organs.
What is choline?
“Choline is an essential nutrient that every cell in the body needs to function properly,” explains New York dermatologist Jody Levine, MD. Though it’s not considered a vitamin, it works in many of the same ways. “Your liver can make a small amount of it, but most of what your body needs has to come from your diet,” says New York dermatologist Doris Day, MD.
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