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Citicoline CDP

A brain-supporting compound sold as a prescription drug in some countries and as a supplement elsewhere. Human studies show modest benefits for memory and attention, especially in older adults or after a brain injury, with a good overall safety record.

Also known as CDP-choline, Cognizin, cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine, citicholine, cytidine diphosphate choline, Citicolina, Citicolinum, Nicholin

Effects Focus

Routes Oral

Legal status Dietary supplement

WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C₁₄H₂₆N₄O₁₁P₂

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Chemistry

Formula: C14H26N4O11P2
Molar mass: 488.32
CAS: 987-78-0
PubChem CID: 13804
IUPAC name: [[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(4-amino-2-oxopyrimidin-1-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methoxy-hydroxyphosphoryl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
InChIKey: RZZPDXZPRHQOCG-OJAKKHQRSA-N

Reported dosing

Clinical data

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 250 mg

Reported range 250-2000 mg/day

Route Oral

Frequency Once or twice daily

Duration Ongoing (supplement use)

Sold as a dietary supplement in the US; a prescription drug (Somazina) in some other countries for stroke recovery.

Where this comes from Clinical trials; supplement-industry dosing

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.