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Citicoline | Supporting the foundations of cognitive function

Written by Kate Street, Clinical Nutritionist and Communications and Content Coordinator at Blackmores Institute

Key highlights

  • Brain health is increasingly recognised as a key pillar of healthy ageing, productivity, and cognitive performance throughout life.
  • Citicoline is a naturally occurring compound involved in phospholipid synthesis and acetylcholine production, supporting key processes involved in cognition.
  • Research suggests citicoline supports brain health through three interconnected mechanisms: supporting neuronal membranes, enhancing neurotransmitter activity, and promoting cellular resilience.
  • Clinical studies have reported benefits across multiple cognitive domains, including attention, memory, focus, mental energy and cognitive performance.

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