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Citicoline

Other studied for attention, memory support, brain phospholipid synthesis. How it works, the dose and timing studied, what it interacts with, and the research behind the grade.

Grade B evidence moderate: promising but smaller or mixed human trials Also known as CDP-choline, cytidine diphosphate-choline
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Best for Attention, Memory support, Brain phospholipid synthesis
Typical dose 250–500 mg daily
Timing Morning or split; with or without food
Category Other
How it works

What it is and the mechanism

Delivers both choline (for acetylcholine) and cytidine (converted to uridine), supporting synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, a major neuronal membrane phospholipid, and dopaminergic signaling.

Dose and timing

When and how much to take

The dose below reflects the range used in published research. Match the form alongside the milligrams. Set your own wake and bed times to map the timing onto your day.

Timing visualizer

When to take Citicoline

Dose: 250–500 mg daily. Set your own wake and bed times to map the guidance onto your day.

12a6a12p6pDAY2 doses
7 amMorning dose. Take the first portion after waking.
9 pmEvening dose. Take the second portion in the evening.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Before you stack it

Interactions and cautions

Read these before combining this with other supplements or medication. The risk is rarely the headline, it is the interaction you did not check.

Interactions
  • Levodopa, may enhance effect
  • Anticholinergic drugs, opposing action
Cautions
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Limited long-term data
Stacking

What pairs well, and what to keep apart

Derived from shared topics, complementary categories, and the interaction list. Introduce one compound at a time so you can tell what works.

Keep apart from

No direct compound conflicts derived. Still check the interactions list above against your medication.

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Compounds in the same topics

Often considered alongside this one. Each carries its own evidence grade.