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Choline Citrate side effects

Across 52 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 6 times (about 12 per 100 reports). The most common: diarrhea, depression, brain fog. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Choline Citrate is safe for you.

Reported side effects

diarrhea1
depression1
brain fog1
stomach issues1
headache1
drowsiness1

In their own words

“After taking Piracetam with Choline for a month, I can't say that I've ever noticed a distinct memory effect.”
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“1:1 with citrate to be OK, 2:1 Piracetam:citrate works too but I get minor headaches sometimes.”
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“It dosn't make me as drowsy as choline-citrate (that shit puts me to bed)”
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Is Choline Citrate safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong280 meta-analyses · 460 randomized trials on PubMed
Clin Nutr · 2022
ESPEN micronutrient guideline

Conclusion: This guideline should enable addressing suboptimal and deficient status of a bundle of MNs in at-risk diseases. In particular, it offers practical advice on MN provision and monitoring during nutritional support.

Choline Citrate side effects: what 52 users report — PlainPill