Choline pill study probes Gut-Heart connection

NCT ID NCT03646175

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at how a single dose of choline, a nutrient found in foods like eggs and meat, affects blood vessel function in 29 healthy adults. Researchers measured artery flexibility and blood flow after participants took choline or a placebo. The goal was to understand if choline's byproduct, TMAO, might raise heart disease risk.

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Locations

  • Virginia Polytechnic and State University

    Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060, United States

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