# Is Choline the Missing Link in Anxiety? Let’s Look at the Data

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Podcast: [Therapy in a Nutshell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/therapy-in-a-nutshell-565354)
Published: 2026-01-08T15:56:00+00:00
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New research shows people with anxiety have lower choline in the brain. What choline does and is choline a good supplement for anxiety Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Break the Anxiety Cycle in 30 days: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/anxietyskills New neuroscience research suggests that people with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in the brain compared to those without anxiety. In this video I explain what choline is, how it supports acetylcholine and the nervous system, and what this study does—and does not—mean for anxiety. You’ll learn: What choline does in the brain, how acetylcholine supports calm and regulation, whether low choline causes anxiety (or not), what the research actually says about supplementation, and practical, grounded ways to support your mental health ecosystem. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any rela…

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