Choline Bitartrate
Choline bitartrate is FDA-listed in 21 CFR 182.5250 as GRAS. The NIH ODS notes that excessive choline intake (above the UL of 3.5 g/day for adults) can cause hypotension, fishy body odor, and GI symptoms.
What it is
Choline bitartrate is the bitartrate salt of choline, used as a dietary source of choline.
Nutrient supplement; choline source for fortification or supplements.
Why it's flagged
- adverse effects (fishy odor, GI, hypotension) above UL of 3.5 g/day
What regulators actually say
"Choline bitartrate - generally recognized as safe when used as a nutrient and/or dietary supplement."
"The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for choline for adults is 3,500 mg/day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS dietary supplement under 21 CFR 182.5250.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as choline source in food supplements; choline as a nutrient permitted in foods.
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