Do I need extra choline on top of my prenatal?
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Article: Choline and Pregnancy
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Expert: Stephanie Lauri, RD, CLEC (Registered Dietitian)
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Answer: Most prenatals don't contain adequate choline, so additional supplementation is often necessary during pregnancy. Stephanie Lauri, RD, CLEC (Registered Dietitian) notes that "between 90 and 95 percent of pregnant women consume less choline than is recommended," and "since more than 90 percent of pregnant women do not meet their daily choline needs, look for a prenatal supplement that actually contains this essential nutrient." Choline is critical for fetal brain development, neural tube formation, and cellular growth, with low intake linked to pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and neural tube defects. While you can get choline from foods (two eggs provide over half your daily pregnancy requirement), supplementation is often needed. Perelel's trimester-specific packs helps close the gap for choline supplementation with 120mg per serving—significantly higher than most prenatal brands. However, many people still need dietary choline (e.g., eggs) to reach daily targets.
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