Choline Chloride
Choline chloride is FDA GRAS as a nutrient supplement (21 CFR 182.8252). NIH ODS sets adequate intakes (550 mg/d men, 425 mg/d women) and a tolerable upper intake of 3,500 mg/d.
What it is
Quaternary ammonium salt providing the essential nutrient choline.
Nutrient supplement/fortificant; essential for membrane phospholipids and acetylcholine synthesis.
Why it's flagged
- high intake can cause body odor, GI symptoms, hypotension
What regulators actually say
"The UL for adults is 3,500 mg/day; high intakes can cause fishy body odor, vomiting, salivation, sweating, hypotension, and hepatotoxicity."
"Choline chloride... is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS per 21 CFR 182.8252; permitted in infant formula.
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; AI established.
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