Citicoline is clinically proven to help you stay focused, improve memory and enhance mental energy. It does this by protecting the thin membrane that surrounds each brain cell and promoting the production of phospholipids.
These lipids help form acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that supports learning and memory. One study found that participants who took citicoline for 28 days experienced improved attention and psychomotor speed, while reducing impulsivity.
1. Boosts Focus
The brain is responsible for all our actions and thinking, but it requires a lot of energy. Clinical research suggests that Kyowa Hakko’s branded citicoline formula Cognizin can boost focus and brain energy by supporting the health of mitochondria, the powerhouses within cells that produce our energy.
The water-soluble nutrient, citicoline enhances communication between neurons and fortifies cell membrane structures to support neuronal flexibility. Additionally, studies have shown that citicoline improves spatial memory and cognitive performance.
In a study using the Water Maze test, participants taking 500 mg of citicoline showed increased activation in the brain’s attention center, while also showing improved psychomotor speed compared to placebo. In addition, studies have demonstrated that citicoline improves adolescent males’ ability to concentrate and focus.* This makes it a great ingredient for stim-free energy and mental sharpness.
2. Improves Memory
The ability to retain information depends on a combination of factors including the encoding of information, memory retention and motivation to remember. The nootropic ingredient in LYMA, Cognizin, increases choline levels which improves both the encoding and memory retention.
Citicoline also works to protect the thin membrane that surrounds each cell in your brain and helps improve inter-cell communication. This is why this patented and clinically tested form of citicoline is included in our LYMA formula alongside immune-boosting turmeric, stress-busting KSM-66 ashwagandha and beauty-enhancing resveratrol.
A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that supplementation with citicoline improved composite memory performance and memory retention in healthy elderly subjects aged 50 to 85. This is a result of citicoline’s natural abilities to increase choline, protect neural tissue and enhance metabolism and activity.
3. Enhances Learning
In addition to boosting mental energy, Cognizin enhances learning and memory retention. In one study, adolescent males who took 28 days of citicoline performed better on a psychomotor speed test and showed less impulsivity compared to the placebo group.
This was a direct result of increased communication between brain cells. Clinical research has shown that Cognizin supports phosphatidylcholine production (a brain chemical important for neural communication) and reduces free radical damage to neurons. In one human trial, researchers used a unique technology called magnetic resonance spectroscopy to observe the results of taking citicoline for six weeks. They observed that the choline in Cognizin is directly involved in improving ATP brain energy and the formation of new cell membranes. Marco’s Grounds uses the branded form of citicoline, Cognizin, which has been shown to increase ATP brain energy by 13.6% and accelerate cell membrane formation by 26%.
4. Increases Mental Energy
A key ingredient in many of the brain-boosting supplements we carry at Bulletproof, Cognizin helps you maintain a steady flow of energy that supports mental alertness and concentration. It also enhances communication between neurons and helps protect neural structures, according to clinical research.
A patented form of citicoline, Cognizin has been shown to be effective in improving focus and attention. It also has a number of mood-enhancing properties including helping to balance the neurotransmitters that regulate emotions and reduce cravings.
Cognizin also raises CDP-choline levels, which help synthesize phosphatidylcholine, an essential fatty acid that is important for healthy brain function. It helps to stimulate electronic impulses, improve learning and memory, and protect neurons from free radical damage. That’s why we included it in Smart Mode, our bestselling blend of brain-boosting ingredients that includes fisetin, theacrine, pantothenic acid and more.
5. Stim-Free
To stay sharp, your brain needs an ongoing supply of energy and healthy communication between neurons. Cognizin is a patented form of citicoline CDP choline and has been clinically shown to support healthy brain metabolism, protect neural structures, and increase inter-cellular communication by increasing phospholipids in the brain.
Phospholipids make up 30% of the brain and are essential for neuronal membrane integrity, enabling cell signaling, memory, learning and response. Studies have also shown that citicoline enhances the release of many important neurotransmitters including norepinephrine, serotonin, acetylcholine and dopamine.
Summary:
Cognizin is a powerful nootropic ingredient that enhances mental performance without the stimulant jitters associated with other sports nutrition supplements. It’s the perfect addition to LYMA’s brain-boosting ingredients that are specifically selected for their immune-enhancing, stress-busting and beauty-enhancing benefits.