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Prenatal Choline and Brain Health

Season 9 Episode 6 | 26m 46s

The nutrient choline has been shown to support fetal brain development, and supplements taken during pregnancy may lead to improved concentration and attention spans in childhood as well as a decreased risk of schizophrenia for these children later in life. Guest: Robert Freedman, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Aired: 04/30/24 | Expires: 04/30/27
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