Chemical Substance - Choline

NHPID name:

Choline

Reference:

Proper name(s):

(beta-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium
Choline

Common name(s):

Choline

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Monograph(s):

Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements , Workout Supplements

Schedule 1:

Isolate

CAS registry number:

62-49-7

Source material:

Saccharomyces cerevisiae ( Parts: Whole )

Source ingredients:

Choline alfoscerate
Choline bitartrate
Choline chloride
Choline citrate
Choline dihydrogen citrate
Choline orotate
Choline-stabilised orthosilicic acid
Citicoline
Lecithin
Phosphatidylcholine

Additional details

Detail:

The presence of this ingredient as prohibited on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety.

Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD