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Cognizin Citicoline Oral Supplement Improves Attention in Adolescent Males

Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, human clinical trial showed that nearly 1 month of oral supplementation with Cognizin citicoline resulted in improved attention and motor function in healthy adolescent males.¹ The study, published in the August 2015 edition of the Journal of Attention Disorders, followed 75 healthy male adolescents who received a placebo, 250 mg of Cognizin citicoline supplement, or 500 mg of Cognizin citicoline supplement for 28 days.¹ After the 28-day study period, participants who received Cognizin citicoline showed statistically significant increased motor speed, improved attention, and decreased impulsivity compared with the placebo group.¹

The authors noted the results of this study support previous research that has demonstrated citicoline’s positive impact on the brain’s frontal lobe, which is still maturing during adolescence.¹ Further, enhanced motor speed, visual selective attention, and reduced impulsivity could prove to be useful in an adolescent population experiencing neural development and increased risk-taking behavior.¹

“We’re pleased with the findings that indicate daily supplementation with Cognizin citicoline enhanced attentional processes in healthy adolescent males,” said lead researcher Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, PhD, University of Utah. “This is the first study of its kind that has examined the effects of Cognizin citicoline in an adolescent population – natural supplementation is key, especially during adolescence, when the brain’s frontal lobe is still in development.”

“The exciting attention-supporting implications of this study are consistent with prior Cognizin citicoline research conducted with healthy adult women, who also experienced improved attention after 28 days of daily Cognizin citicoline oral supplementation,” said Danielle Citrolo, registered pharmacist and manager of technical services for Kyowa Hakko USA. “To see strong results, with minimal side effects, in an adolescent population opens the door for additional, ground-breaking research on brain health. We’re pleased to know that daily Cognizin supplementation is a promising option for those seeking to positively impact attention and motor skills in healthy adolescents.”

Adolescent study participants completed the Ruff 2 & 7 Selective Attention Test, Finger Tap Test, and the Computerized Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) at baseline, and after 28 days of supplementation.¹ In the study, side effects were monitored closely in the pediatric population. It was impressive to find that there were no significant differences in side effects between the treatment and placebo groups, consistent with previous studies that found few side effects associated with citicoline supplementation in adults.¹

“Although we did not measure dopamine in this study, it is likely that citicoline may increase dopamine activity in healthy adolescent males and result in the changes observed in this study,” said Yurgelun-Todd. “Citicoline has been shown in previous studies to increase levels of dopamine, which may be one of the mechanisms through which citicoline improves motor and attentional functions.”

Though previous studies have examined improvement of deficits in motor and attentional abilities, this most recent study wherein participants took daily supplements of either 250 mg or 500 mg of Cognizin citicoline, measured the enhancement of abilities in individuals with normative functions in the respective domains.¹

For a brief, animated tutorial on how Cognizin citicoline works in the brain, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckzXjbuIHPI.

Notes

1. Yurgelun-Todd D et al. The effect of citicoline supplementation on motor speed and attention in adolescent males. J Atten Disord. Epub July 15, 2015.

About Cognizin

Cognizin is a branded form of citicoline, a natural substance found in every cell of the body and especially vital to brain health. Citicoline is broken down during intestinal absorption and, after passing through the blood–brain barrier, is reconstituted in the brain as citicoline. Citicoline is a water-soluble compound that supplies precursors for the synthesis of phospholipids, including phosphatidylcholine, a major constituent of brain tissue; helps maintain normal levels of acetylcholine, a chemical that regulates memory and cognitive function; enhances communication between neurons; supports visual function; protects neural structures from free radical damage; enhances metabolism and healthy brain activity; and helps sustain healthy cellular mitochondria for sustained energy.* Cognizin is also highly stable, GRAS, ultrapure and allergen free. For more information on Cognizin, visit www.cognizin.com. 

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About Kyowa Hakko USA Inc.

Kyowa Hakko USA Inc. is the North American sales office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin Citicoline, Pantesin Pantethine, Setria Glutathione, as well as Sustamine L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine. For more information, visit www.kyowa-usa.com.