The Effect of Citicoline Supplementation on Motor Speed and Attention in Adolescent Males
McGlade E, Agoston AM, DiMuzio J, Kizaki M, Nakazaki E, Kamiya T, Yurgelun-Todd D
Published in Journal of Attention Disorders
Methodology
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial: 75 healthy adolescent males received 250 mg or 500 mg citicoline or placebo daily for 28 days; attention, psychomotor speed and impulsivity assessed.
Key Findings
Citicoline improved attention and psychomotor speed and reduced impulsivity relative to placebo, with the 500 mg dose showing the largest effects.
Conclusions
Citicoline supplementation improved attention and motor speed in healthy adolescent males.
Limitations
Small, single-sex, short-duration study funded by the ingredient manufacturer; findings may not generalise to adults or clinical ADHD populations.
Supplements Studied
Citicoline improved attention and psychomotor speed and reduced impulsivity relative to placebo.
Outcomes Measured
Citicoline improved attention and psychomotor speed relative to placebo.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd (manufacturer)
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