Lipotropic factors

3. Fatty liver
Fatty liver disease (steatosis) is a common
condition caused by having too much fat
build up in your liver. A healthy liver
contains a small amount of fat. It becomes
a problem when fat reaches 5% to 10% of
your liver’s weight.

10. Choline;
Choline is the major lipotrope in mammals and
other known lipotropes are important only
insofar as they contribute to the synthesis of
choline. Choline is essential for fat metabolism.
Choline functions as a methyl donor and it is
required for proper liver function. Though
choline can be synthesized from methionine or
serine, mammals don’t produce a sufficient
amount on their own. Liver, eggs, wheat bran,
meat, and broccoli are dietary sources of
choline.

11. Inositol ;
Inositol exerts lipotropic effects as well.
An “unofficial” member of the B
vitamins, inositol has even been shown
to relieve depression and panic attacks.
Oranges and cantaloupe are high in
inositol.

12. Methionine ;
Methionine, an essential amino acid, is a
major lipotropic compound in humans.
When estrogen levels are high, the body
requires more methionine. Estrogens
reduce bile flow through the liver and
increase bile cholesterol levels.
Methionine helps deactivate estrogens.
Egg whites are high in methionine.

13. Betaine hydrochloride ;
Betaine hydrochloride is a powerful lipotropic
and increases gastric acid.Betaine itself (in a
non-hydrochloric form, also known as TMG or
Trimethylglycine) also has a lipotropic effect.
Quinoa is high in betaine.
Oxibetaine;
is another agent listed as a lipotropic
compound.