|Articles|December 29, 2010

Jarrow Formulas’ Citicoline Now Available in 120-Capsule Size

The ingredient has been gaining consumer interest in the brain health category.

Citicoline (CDP Choline), a product supplied by Jarrow Formulas (Los Angeles), is now available in a 120-capsule size.

The ingredient has been gaining consumer interest in the brain health category, having been tested in clinical trials for memory, recognition, recall, and even visual acuity.

“Citicoline is a naturally occurring intermediate involved in the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, a major constituent of the grey matter of brain tissue,” said Jarrow Formulas in a recent statement. “The mechanism behind this benefit is well known…Once in the brain, citicoline promotes brain metabolism by enhancing the synthesis of acetylcholine, restoring phospholipid content and supporting the normal functioning of neuronal membranes.

The suggested retail price for this product is $55.95.

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