Could a single dose of choline boost brain activity in menopause?
NCT ID NCT07264257
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a single 1650 mg dose of choline, a nutrient found in foods like eggs and meat, affects brain activity in postmenopausal women. Thirty-eight healthy women aged 50–65 took either choline or a placebo and had their brains scanned with fMRI while doing a memory task. The goal was to see if choline changes brain signals related to working memory.
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 it works, this could point toward a dietary supplement that supports brain function in postmenopausal women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants and a single dose. Results may not apply to long-term use or to all women.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States
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