J Atten Disord January 2019 PMID 26179181

The Effect of Citicoline Supplementation on Motor Speed and Attention in Adolescent Males.

Erin McGlade, Anna Monica Agoston, Jennifer DiMuzio, Miho Kizaki, Eri Nakazaki, Toshikazu Kamiya, Deborah Yurgelun-Todd

Mentions

52
Peak: 7 in Dec 2020
across 5 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

138,527
potential audience

Total likes

170

Video views

2,114

Mentions per month

Dec 2020 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube3 videos
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  • Reddit2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a positive reception, with posts praising citicoline's effects on attention and motor speed, such as 'Citcoline: Effective for adolescent males,' and exploring related cognitive benefits. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, with some posts debating the research gaps—like the lack of studies on ADHD—showing moderate depth in engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the positive findings of the study, supporting its conclusions about citicoline's benefits for adolescent males.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high curiosity, with users referencing specifics like dosage effects and inviting exploration of implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to related substances and defenses of the research, indicating moderate engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint at potential significance, especially regarding attention improvement, but do not show widespread influence beyond the niche.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how citicoline supplements affect attention, motor speed, and impulsivity in healthy adolescent males, finding that those taking citicoline showed significant improvements in attention and psychomotor speed after 28 days.
  • Participants taking citicoline also demonstrated better accuracy, higher signal detectability, and less impulsivity, especially at higher doses, compared to the placebo group.
  • Overall, the results suggest that a 28-day citicoline supplementation can enhance cognitive performance and reduce impulsivity in adolescent males.]

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD
@nicknorwitz · X

Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >100 mg choline per egg, but beef liver has ~430 per 100 grams https://t.co/TlzVnXjB4y

Dec 12, 2020 · 19 likes · 8 shares · 109,810 followers View post →
精神科薬剤師くわばらひでのり
@89089314 · X

シチコリンは注意散漫で鈍臭い男子に効くかもしれない? The Effect of Citicoline Supplementation on Motor Speed and Attention in Adolescent Males - PubMed https://t.co/nYz1hWaDsl

Feb 10, 2021 · 4 likes · 8,781 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 8,590 followers View post →
(D) (R) (I) Distancing
@StephaniePalosP · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 3,191 followers View post →
Mario
@Beteljuice · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,997 followers View post →
Ekta A Thakur
@ektat · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,411 followers View post →

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Dr. Purnoor Parulekar
@RadicalMedico · X

Components of Vyvamind 1/6 Citcoline: Effective for adolescent males https://t.co/K5msV7mbV8

Oct 3, 2023 · 803 followers View post →
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@JS36854901 · X

@ChrisPalmerMD Yet no papers looking at the effect of Citicoline in individuals with ADHD despite effect on attention in adolescent males! https://t.co/NGpQYmeh5c https://t.co/qh2m3K8EVG

Aug 14, 2023 · 272 followers View post →
فقيه محمد
@fakihi23 · X

The Effect of Citicoline Supplementation on Motor Speed and Attention in Adolescent Males - Erin McGlade, Anna Monica Agoston, Jennifer DiMuzio, Miho Kizaki, Eri Nakazaki, Toshikazu Kamiya, Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, 2019 https://t.co/tgys80u2K8

Jun 8, 2021 · 288 followers View post →
精神科薬剤師くわばらひでのり
@89089314 · X

シチコリンは注意散漫で鈍臭い男子に効くかもしれない? The Effect of Citicoline Supplementation on Motor Speed and Attention in Adolescent Males - PubMed https://t.co/nYz1hWaDsl

Feb 10, 2021 · 4 likes · 8,781 followers View post →
(D) (R) (I) Distancing
@StephaniePalosP · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 3,191 followers View post →
Ekta A Thakur
@ektat · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,411 followers View post →
Joe Lovely, PharmD BCPS BCCCP
@joeketone · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 656 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 503 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 8,590 followers View post →
Mario
@Beteljuice · X

RT @nicknorwitz: Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >1…

Dec 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,997 followers View post →
Nick Norwitz MD PhD
@nicknorwitz · X

Fact of day 302: Choline (250-500 mg citicoline) supplementation can improve attention and psychomotor speed Eggs have >100 mg choline per egg, but beef liver has ~430 per 100 grams https://t.co/TlzVnXjB4y

Dec 12, 2020 · 19 likes · 8 shares · 109,810 followers View post →