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Low Choline Linked to Increased Anxiety, Study Finds

12/13/2025

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Researchers at UC Davis Health report a link between low choline and anxiety disorders in Americans.
The study found anxious individuals had about 8% lower choline in brain regions tied to emotion regulation.
Experts caution this does not prove causation, noting that anxiety involves genetics and life experiences.
A balanced choline-rich diet may support brain health and should not replace traditional treatments.

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Researchers at UC Davis Health report a link between low choline and anxiety disorders in Americans.
The study found anxious individuals had about 8% lower choline in brain regions tied to emotion regulation.
Experts caution this does not prove causation, noting that anxiety involves genetics and life experiences.
A balanced choline-rich diet may support brain health and should not replace traditional treatments.