Author: Paul Tardner                       Date published: 30/08/2020

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Abstract

Citicoline, often called CDP-Choline, Cognizin® (in its branded form), cytidine diphosphate-choline or cytidine 5′-diphosphocholine is a widely-consumed nootropic supplement. It is primarily used to enhance executive cognitive functions such as focus, information processing, and learning. Lately, it has been suggested that citicoline is effective for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment, and that it may have neuroprotective effects. In this article we will examine the most robust and relevant literature relating to citicoline as a potential treatment for cognitive decline, particularly as it relates to older people.

Keywords: Citicoline, CDP-Choline, nootropics, cognition, cognitive decline, memory, focus


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