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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States
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