Choline is a nutrient similar to B vitamins. It can be made in the liver. It is also found in foods such as meats, fish, nuts, beans, vegetables, and eggs.
Choline is used in many chemical reactions in the body. It's important in the nervous system and for the development of normal brain functioning. Choline might also help decrease swelling and inflammation related to asthma.
People commonly use choline for memory, mental function, preventing certain birth defects, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses.
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