CDP Choline, also known as Citicholine, is a form of Choline that is known to be effective, unlike Choline Bitartrate. There are several studies showing it to be effective for increasing attention is subjects. It has also been shown to increase memory as well.

Citicholine is commonly found in pre-workout supplements, some fat burners and it is common in nootropics. 

As far as pre-workouts go, since it may increase attention/cognition, it can be a great addition to any pre-workout stack. Increase focus can help with mind-muscle connection, which is important for lifters.

As far as fat loss goes, there is a study showing that is may be able to suppress appetite, although more research needs to be done.

As for nootropics, it is a great addition to any nootropic stack, as Citicholine delivers. 

Stacking CDP Choline with stimulants works well for pre-workout purposes. Ingredients such as Caffeine Anhydrous, DMHA, Hordenine, and Higenamine may all work well with Citicholine to deliver great workouts.

If you’re looking to make add it to a nootropic stack, ingredients such as Huperzine A, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, and L-Tyrosine may all work well in conjunction with Citicholine.

While there doesn’t seem to be a huge list of side effects with CDP Choline, some side effects include insomnia, headache, diarrhea, increased blood pressure, nausea, blurred vision, and chest pain.

CDP Choline should be dosed around 500mg-2g per day, split in 2 doses. We recommend starting at the lower end to see how your body reacts, as too much may cause headaches.

Many pre-workout supplements will have Citicoline dosed from 200mg-250mg.

The following products contain CDP Choline at the recommended dosage, and are recommended supplements for Fitness Informant: