Choline supplements: An update

Urna Kansakar, Valentina Trimarco, Pasquale Mone, Fahimeh Varzideh, Angela Lombardi, Gaetano Santulli

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Abstract

In this comprehensive review, we examine the main preclinical and clinical investigations assessing the effects of different forms of choline supplementation currently available, including choline alfoscerate (C8H20NO6P), also known as alpha-glycerophosphocholine (α-GPC, or GPC), choline bitartrate, lecithin, and citicoline, which are cholinergic compounds and precursors of acetylcholine. Extensively used as food supplements, they have been shown to represent an effective strategy for boosting memory and enhancing cognitive function.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number1148166
JournalFrontiers in Endocrinology
Volume14
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • GPC
  • choline
  • choline alfoscerate
  • choline bitartrate
  • choline supplementation
  • cognitive dysfunction
  • lecithin
  • supplements

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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