I'm always skepical when I see research that suggests faster weight loss, but this study certainly is interesting.
In this particular research, 11 female Taekwondo and judo competitors were given 1 g of the supplement Choline twice a day, while another 11 were given a placebo (1).
Because they were preparing for a competition, they were most likely in a calorie deficit - but this isn't mentioned by the authors.
Choline To Get You Shredded? What The Study Found
Those taking choline saw their fat percentages drop twice as fast as those who didn't take it, and this was a statistically significant difference.
What is Choline?
Choline is a vitamin-like substance that we actually can manufacture naturally within our bodies, but only in small amounts.
It's found in egg yolks and meat. But why would it be so good for fat loss?
Well, theres a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine of which choline is a building block for. Choline also helps create cell membranes, and together they help transform fatty acids into energy.
The authors conclude that choline supplementation could rapidly reduce body mass without any side effects on biochemical levels or static strength.
So is it worth you giving a try?
Well, possibly. It's only 1 simple study and there fact there's no mention of the diets is a bit of a red flag.
However, make of it what you will, but if you see great results, be sure to let me know!
"Stay Fit, Stay Flexed!"
REFERENCES
(1) Elsawy G, Abdelrahman O, Hamza A. Effect of choline supplementation on rapid weight loss and biochemical variables among female taekwondo and judo athletes. J Hum Kinet. 2014 Apr 9;40:77-82. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2014-0009. eCollection 2014.
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Dayne Hudson