Essential Nature of Choline with Implications for Total Parenteral Nutrition |
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Authors: | EVA POLITZER SHRONTS MMSc RD |
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Affiliation: | Nutrition Support Service, Department of Surgery, and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Minnesota, Box 11, 420 Delaware St, Minneapolis, MN 55455. USA |
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Abstract: | Choline is known to be important in many metabolic pathways; at this time, however, it is not considered an essential nutrient for human beings. Current evidence strongly suggests that choline is “conditionally essential,” particularly for patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Studies in patients receiving long-term TPN have shown that low levels of plasma choline are common and can be associated with hepatic steatosis. Treatment of these patients with oral administration of choline improved plasma levels and decreased hepatic fat content; however, oral choline supplements are associated with poor compliance. More recently, investigators have evaluated intravenous administration of choline as a treatment for TPN-associated hepatic steatosis in patients with documented subnormal plasma free-choline levels. Initial results indicate that intravenous administration of choline may be an effective treatment for TPN-associated hepatic dysfunction. |
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