Compound library / Cognitive / Nootropic

Citicoline (CDP-Choline)

Precursor that supplies both choline (for acetylcholine synthesis) and cytidine (which converts to uridine, supporting membrane phospholipid synthesis); among the most evidence-backed cognitive supplements for attention and memory.

CategoryCognitive / Nootropic
Typical routeOral
Half-life~56-65 hours for choline fraction; cytidine fraction converts rapidly
Common dose range250-500 mg/day
Typical cycle lengthOngoing

BioHack Track models Citicoline (CDP-Choline) at a half-life of 60 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.

Reconstitution

Oral capsule or powder; no reconstitution needed.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Cautions

Generally well tolerated; take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia. May cause headache at higher doses in some individuals.

Track Citicoline (CDP-Choline) in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.

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Look up the research

These open a search of each database for Citicoline (CDP-Choline) — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.

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