More choline for pregnant, nursing women could reduce Down syndrome dysfunction, guard against dementia

Friday, June 4, 2010 - 00:30 in Health & Medicine

More choline during pregnancy and nursing could provide lasting cognitive and emotional benefits to people with Down syndrome. The work indicated greater maternal levels of the essential nutrient also could protect against neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

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