The Form of Choline in the Maternal Diet Affects Immune Development in Suckled Rat Offspring [Nutritional Immunology]

Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate that providing choline to rats in the form of PC (compared to free choline), possibly by increasing the supply of PC to the suckling pups, promotes maturation and improves function of the offspring’s immune system.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - March 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lewis, E. D., Richard, C., Goruk, S., Dellschaft, N. S., Curtis, J. M., Jacobs, R. L., Field, C. J. Tags: Nutritional Immunology Source Type: research