Citicoline

Scientific names: cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine, CDP-Choline, CDPC, Cytidine Diphosphate Choline

Other Names: Citicoline, Cytidine

What is Citicoline? Citicoline is already naturally present in the human body. It helps the brain function on a chemical level.

Citcoline does not just work on its own but it powers other chemicals found in the brain that aid in memory retention, making of cell membranes and other positive attributes. 

Sources of Citicoline:

Besides being present in the body, Citicoline is actually produced from another chemical called Choline.

Choline is related to the B vitamin group and it builds and maintains the bodies of cell membranes.

Choline can be found naturally in the organic material of food items. Meat, eggs and beans are a few food items that contain Choline.

Eating the right foods can produce an environment to create Citicoline, for better cell health, but another source can be found in the form of supplements.

By using supplements you are boosting what is already there through diet. This may create short term and long term health benefits and it may also be needed to fill a void due to sickness, age or stroke to name a few.

Home Remedies using Citicoline:

Benefits and Uses of Citicoline:

There are health benefits to using this supplement. It may slow down or prevent the aging process on a cellular level. 

As we age so do cells, as cell walls break down their functionality breaks down and you could imagine that they can lose speed in sending transmissions and in taking in information. Citicoline rebuilds the cell wall protecting all the work that goes on within the cell.

Citicoline can also help prevent damage to cells. It takes what is already there and adds to its growth by empowering and facilitating these healthy actions. It can build up old cells and act as a source of strength for new cells. Here are some more precise examples.

Memory:

The use of Citicoline as a supplement can help with memory loss due to age. It produces and powers necessary chemicals for memory retention as well, so that you don't lose what you already have as quickly.

Stroke:

It can be valuable for recovery after certain kinds of stroke as it strengthens and protects the brain when it is under stress from lack of oxygen.

Drug addiction:

It can help with drug addiction by reducing cravings. It replenishes dopamine; an important chemical for mental function that gets depleted during drug usage.

Eyesight:

It can sharpen eyesight in a healthy person and improve eyesight where there may be problems.

Attention Defecit Disorder:

Improvements in focus and mental strength by using Citicoline could be used as a tool to help treat ADD.

Side Effects of Citicoline:

Generally there are no side effects for short term use.  Although some have reported diarrhea and sleeplessness at night.

Of course as with starting any new supplement or diet, consutling with a doctor can give you more options and ideas.