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CDP-Choline (Citicoline)

Pre-Workout · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Optional

A choline source that also supports brain phospholipids; used for focus.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

A reasonable nootropic choline source; cognitive evidence is moderate and clearest in specific populations.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: ~250–500 mg.

Timing: Morning or pre-workout.

Role in a stack

Nootropic choline source.

Redundancy check: Redundant with alpha-GPC for choline/focus goals.

Cautions & safety

Better brain delivery than choline bitartrate but pricier; evidence is moderate at best.

Generally tolerated. Educational only.

Best for

focus · cognition interest

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.