Andy Galpin

    Andy Galpin on Choline

    With meals

    1 episode · 2 references · 2024

    AI-generated summary

    Galpin recommends choline primarily for brain health, citing its role in preserving the blood-brain barrier, serving as a precursor to acetylcholine and glutathione, and supporting DHA phospholipid attachment. He suggests 500mg/day as a baseline dose, increasing to 1-2g after head injury, and advises taking it earlier in the day due to its nootropic effects. No evidence of personal use or specific cautions beyond sleep timing are discussed.

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    Why They Take It (1)

    “This has a handful of functions. First, it's helpful in preserving that blood brain barrier because it wards off membrane breakdown.”

    Nutrition to Support Brain Health & Offset Brain Injuries

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    “You probably want to take something like 500 milligrams per day as a daily dosage prophylactically. However, if you've had a direct head injury, this might be the time to ramp up to 1 to 2 grams.”

    Nutrition to Support Brain Health & Offset Brain Injuries

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