Can a simple supplement boost brain function in menopause?
NCT ID NCT06924541
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether low doses of choline, a nutrient found in foods like eggs, can change brain activity in postmenopausal women. Twenty healthy women aged 50–65 received either 550 mg, 1100 mg of choline, or a placebo on separate days. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) to see if these doses affected brain signals during a memory task.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Choline (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that lower choline doses affect brain function, pointing toward dietary strategies for cognitive health in menopause.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) looking at brain scans, not clinical outcomes. Results may not translate to real-world benefits or apply to everyone.
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States