Citicholine
Based on 5 first-hand reports and 0 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #1061 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
What Citicholine does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
1–4 randomized controlled trials, no meta-analysis yet. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“I also take citicholine (vs. AlphaGPC)”
“important to include a choline supplement like alpha-GPC or citicholine”
“Combining any of those will quickly result in experiencing the bad side effects that come with having too much choline in your system.”
More supplements
User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate