Choline - what is it, and why is it so important for fertility? | Episode 38

Choline... What is it, and why is it so important for fertility?If you're thinking of starting a family, pregnant or trying to conceive, I'm willing to bet you've heard about the importance of folate (or folic acid) in supporting the future health of your unborn baby. But have you heard of Choline?This nutrient is arguably just as important, yet its importance is super underestimated...Today we discuss the risks associated with not meeting your Choline requirements, food sources of Choline, whether you should be supplementing with it, and how it works alongside Folate to protect you and your baby!Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your health and fertility using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.Or, for a cost-effective, 100% online fertility nutrition program you can start straight away, sign up for The Waiting Game, my 30-day program designed to improve your chances of falling pregnant using evidence-based diet and lifestyle strategies.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.Save your seat in the next FREE Fertility Masterclass, '4 Fertility Diet Mistakes You're Making and What to do Instead' here (spots fill fast!): https://bit.ly/fertility-nutrition-masterclass Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://pages.thedietologist.com.au/checklist Shop my range of meal plans, eBooks and cookbooks at: https://thedietologist.com.au/shop/ Website: thedietologist.com.au Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian Twitter: @the_dietologist Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner!