Choline deficiency during pregnancy influences milk composition in sows

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  • Choline, an essential nutrient, is used by the body in many ways, including in the makeup of cellular membranes and neurodevelopment.
  • Choline deficiency during pregnancy has been shown to delay brain development in pig studies.
  • A new study shows choline deficiency during pregnancy also affects the nutrient composition of sow milk up to 19 days after birth.
  • The study also shows similarities in choline metabolites in sow and human milk composition.
  • Original Press Release
  • Journal of Nutrition Publication: http://jn.nutrition.org/content/early/2016/10/12/jn.116.238832.abstract