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Anxiety disorders tied to low levels of choline in the brain (medicalxpress.com)
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[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They found the level of choline—an essential nutrient—was about 8% lower in those with anxiety disorders. The evidence for low choline was especially consistent in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that helps control thinking, emotions and behavior.

[–] Asidonhopo@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If it's just an 8% difference on average it's probably some regulatory disfunction rather than a lack of choline in the diet.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

8% in the brain, not the total body.