VITAMINS
Citicoline (sodium, CDP-choline)
Citicoline (CDP-choline) supports attention and memory, and is a source of choline for the brain.
Also known as: CDP-choline, cytidine diphosphate-choline, citicoline sodium
At a glance
- Form
- Citicoline sodium · CDP-choline
- Category
- Vitamins
- In an apiece formula
- 250 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Focus & memory*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Choline fact sheet
What the research says
In healthy older adults with everyday memory complaints, 500 mg of citicoline a day improved memory.*
RCT, double-blind · 100 · Nakazaki, J Nutr 2021. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave citicoline out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Carbidopa-levodopa
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much citicoline a day?
apiece formulas usually include 250 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is citicoline used for?
Citicoline (CDP-choline) supports attention and memory, and is a source of choline for the brain. In apiece it is part of formulas for Focus & memory.*
Who should be careful with citicoline?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Carbidopa-levodopa; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding; Trying to conceive. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get citicoline in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Citicoline can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.