The supplement found in common foods that may improve your IQ

A new study from the University of Colorado found that choline supplementation during pregnancy may improve children's cognitive development and social skills. Children of mothers who took the supplement scored about 8 points higher on an IQ test. Researchers recommend a daily dose of 900 mg of choline.

A new study from the University of Colorado found that choline supplementation during pregnancy may improve children's cognitive development and social skills. In the largest clinical trial in the field, more than 200 pregnant women participated. Some received a phosphatidylcholine supplement from the 16th week of pregnancy, while the control group received a placebo. Follow-up results showed that four-year-old children of mothers who took the supplement achieved a score about 8 points higher on an IQ-like test compared to the placebo group, and some even reached the range required for admission to gifted programs. Additionally, researchers identified a dramatic decrease in social withdrawal behaviors: only 4% of children in the supplement group showed such problems, compared to 24% in the placebo group. Researchers explain that many women do not consume enough choline in their diet and recommend a daily dose of 900 mg of choline. However, they emphasize that one should consult a doctor before taking supplements during pregnancy. The headline promises an improvement in the reader's IQ, but the article's content focuses on the development of fetuses and children.