NOW Foods Choline & Inositol 250mg/250mg - 100 Vegan Capsules
NOW Foods Choline & Inositol 250mg/250mg - 100 Vegan Capsules
NOW Foods Choline & Inositol pairs 250mg of choline (from 630mg choline bitartrate) with 250mg of inositol in each vegan capsule, 100 capsules per bottle.
Choline and inositol are two nutrients often taken together because both are structural components of cell membranes. Neither is a vitamin: choline is an essential nutrient in its own right, and inositol is a carbohydrate the body also makes from glucose. This NOW capsule gives an equal 250mg of each. The choline is supplied as choline bitartrate, a stable salt that is about 41% choline by weight, which is why the label shows 630mg of bitartrate delivering 250mg of choline.
If you want inositol on its own at a higher dose, the single-ingredient inositol capsules linked below are the better fit. This product is for people who specifically want the choline and inositol pairing in one capsule.
At a Glance
- Product: NOW Foods Choline & Inositol, food supplement, 100 vegan capsules
- Per capsule: 250mg choline (from 630mg choline bitartrate) and 250mg inositol
- Choline claims: Meets the EU condition of at least 82.5mg choline per portion, so authorised choline claims apply (see below)
- Capsule: Hypromellose (HPMC) vegetarian capsule, labelled vegan by NOW, no gelatine
- Serving: 1 capsule daily with a meal. 100 capsules = 100 days
- Allergens: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame (NOW label statement)
- Regulatory status: Food supplement under FSAI/HPRA oversight in Ireland. Not a medicine.
- Delivery: Dispatched from Dublin by DPD. No customs charges for Irish orders
Supplement Facts
| Per 1 capsule | Amount | NRV % |
|---|---|---|
| Choline (from 630mg choline bitartrate) | 250mg | No EU NRV established |
| Inositol | 250mg | No EU NRV established |
Ingredients: choline bitartrate, inositol, capsule shell (hypromellose), stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide. The EU has not set a Nutrient Reference Value for choline or inositol, so no percentage is shown. The US label's "45% Daily Value" figure for choline does not apply in Ireland.
Key Features
- Equal 250mg / 250mg choline and inositol pairing in one capsule
- Choline at 250mg per capsule, above the 82.5mg per portion needed for EU authorised choline claims
- Hypromellose capsule with vegetable-source stearic acid, labelled vegan by NOW, no gelatine
- 100 capsules per bottle, a 100-day supply at the labelled one-a-day serving
- NOW Foods label carries non-GMO, kosher and halal marks
- Probiotic.ie is an authorised Irish retailer for NOW Foods
- Stocked in Dublin and dispatched by DPD
Authorised nutrition and health claims (choline)
- Choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism.
- Choline contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Choline contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function.
These are authorised claims under EU Regulation 1924/2006 (Commission Regulation 432/2012), relating to choline, which is present at 250mg per capsule. No health claim is made for inositol, which holds no authorised EU claim.
Which product is right for you?
This capsule is the choline and inositol pairing. If you want inositol on its own, see NOW Foods Inositol 500mg, 100 veg capsules, which gives double the inositol per capsule with no choline. Browse everything in the Choline and Inositol collection, or read our myo-inositol guide for Ireland for a plain explanation of what inositol is and the forms it comes in.
How to take
Adults: take 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal, with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is for adults aged 18 and over. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Frequently asked questions
What is NOW Foods Choline & Inositol?
It is a two-ingredient food supplement from NOW Foods. Each vegan capsule contains 250mg of choline, supplied as 630mg of choline bitartrate, and 250mg of inositol. The bottle holds 100 capsules and the label directs one capsule daily with a meal, so one bottle lasts 100 days.
How much inositol is in it?
250mg of inositol per capsule. That is half the amount in a single-ingredient 500mg inositol capsule, because this product splits the capsule between choline and inositol. If inositol is the nutrient you are after, a dedicated inositol capsule gives you more per serving.
How much choline is in it, and why does the label say 630mg?
250mg of choline per capsule. Choline is supplied as choline bitartrate, a salt that is roughly 41% choline by weight. 630mg of choline bitartrate therefore delivers about 250mg of actual choline. The 250mg figure is the one that matters when comparing products.
What does choline do?
Under EU law, three claims are authorised for choline: it contributes to normal lipid metabolism, to normal homocysteine metabolism, and to the maintenance of normal liver function. These claims can be used because the capsule contains at least 82.5mg of choline per portion. No claim is authorised for inositol.
Are choline and inositol B vitamins?
No. Both were grouped with the B vitamins in older literature and the habit persists on some labels, but neither meets the definition of a vitamin. Choline is classed as an essential nutrient in its own right. Inositol is a carbohydrate (a polyol) the body can make from glucose. The EU has not set a Nutrient Reference Value for either.
Are choline and inositol legal to buy in Ireland?
Yes. Both are long-established food supplement ingredients in the EU and neither is a novel food. They are sold as food supplements in Ireland under FSAI and HPRA oversight. Neither is a licensed medicine and no prescription is needed.
Is it suitable for vegans and vegetarians?
The capsule shell is hypromellose (plant cellulose), the stearic acid is declared as vegetable source, and NOW prints its vegan mark on the label. There is no gelatine. Choline bitartrate and inositol are both produced without animal ingredients.
How do I take it?
One capsule daily with a meal, swallowed with water. Do not exceed the labelled dose. If you are considering more than one capsule a day, speak to your pharmacist or doctor first.
Are there any precautions?
For adults only. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. NOW states the product is made in a facility that also processes yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut and sesame, although the product itself is not manufactured with them.
How is it delivered, and are there customs charges?
Orders are dispatched from our Dublin warehouse by DPD. Because it ships from within Ireland, there are no customs or import charges on Irish orders, even though NOW Foods manufactures in the USA.
NOW Foods · Choline & Inositol · 100 vegan capsules · 250mg choline (from 630mg choline bitartrate) + 250mg inositol per capsule · 1 capsule daily · Hypromellose capsule · Made in the USA · NOW item 0470 · UPC 733739004703 · Probiotic.ie is an authorised Irish retailer for NOW Foods.
Advisory Information (Ireland)
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- For adults aged 18 and over.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision.
- Allergen information: not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame. Produced in a facility that processes these allergens.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Do not use if the seal is broken.
- This product is a food supplement, not a medicine. Food supplements in Ireland are overseen by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).