Does Citicoline help with mood?
For some people. 57% of 46 people who reported on Citicoline for mood say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 41% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
57%better46 reports · medium confidence
26 better1 no change19 worse
Ranked #91 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Citicoline and mood
“With standard NAC, Piracetam, and Choline I started to feel incredibly balanced, mood stabilized, better focus, and memory retention.”
“I started taking 250mg of CDP Choline with it as well. After a few days I remember it making me feel really down emotionally.”
“I believe this had led to excessive accumulation of acetylcholine (ACh) and subsequent symptoms (depression, low mood, anxiety, etc).”
“The above supplements have worked amazingly for my brain fog and motivation.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong39 meta-analyses · 106 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on Citicoline.
Side effects people mention
depression 13headache 6anxiety 6irritability 3suicidal ideation 2
What else is Citicoline used for?
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