Advertisement
Enhance Memory & Brain Longevity With This Little-Known Supplement Ingredient
![Morgan Chamberlain Morgan Chamberlain](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto,w_50,h_50,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/usr/SrWLuSq.jpg)
![older woman reading older woman reading](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto,w_480,h_322,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/24wqt8sqtli0e9d09.jpeg)
As Kirin Central Research Institute's lead researcher, Eri Nakazaki, Ph.D., has engaged in many clinical research trials on nutritional bioactives to determine their brain health potential. After all, there's a lot of research and development that goes into nootropic ingredients.
But after years of brain longevity research, Nakazaki believes there's one ingredient that stands above the rest. Enter: citicoline.
Citicoline's brain health benefits
Widely used in the United States as a nutritional ingredient since the early '90s, citicoline is a bioactive that helps bolster brain health and function.*
"This nootropic has impressive efficacy to nourish and promote our brain and executive function. It supports the structure and function of our neurons, neurotransmitter levels, and diverse cognitive metrics spanning brain energy, attention, memory, and cognitive performance,"* Nakazaki explains.
Here are just a few of citicoline's benefits, as demonstrated by clinical studies:*
- Improves overall memory performance1 (especially episodic memory) in healthy older adults
- Enhances verbal memory2 in older adults
- Increases energy reserves and utilization in the brain
- Improves learning3 in older adults
Citicoline consists of choline, a brain-critical nutrient that's found in some foods (e.g., salmon, eggs, shiitake mushrooms, almonds, Brussels sprouts). Despite being a part of our diet, most Americans fail to get enough choline. This is where supplementation comes in.
Eri Nakazaki's secret weapon for brain longevity
"Leading mindbodygreen's brain guard+ formula, you'll find the powerhouse neuronutrient citicoline as Cognizin®, which boasts a robust body of published scientific evidence," Nakazaki says.
Taking a clinically researched, full-potency dose of citicoline (i.e., 500 milligrams) daily can help support memory, promote mental clarity, and even improve cognitive performance.*
(Hint: You'll find that exact dose in brain guard+, plus impressive nootropic ingredients kanna and resveratrol.)
The takeaway
Our brains need choline, but it's sparsely found in the average diet. Nakazaki recommends taking a supplement with unique neuronutrient citicoline, like mindbodygreen's brain guard+, to help enhance memory, brain energy utilization, mental clarity, and even longevity.* Try it out for yourself—your brain will thank you!
Watch Next
Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes
Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes
What Is Meditation?
Mindfulness/Spirituality | Light Watkins
Box Breathing
Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar
What Breathwork Can Address
Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar
The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?
Yoga | Caley Alyssa
Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips
Yoga | Caley Alyssa
How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance
Nutrition | Rich Roll
What to Eat Before a Workout
Nutrition | Rich Roll
How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life
Nutrition | Sahara Rose
Messages About Love & Relationships
Love & Relationships | Esther Perel
Love Languages
Love & Relationships | Esther Perel
What Is Meditation?
Box Breathing
What Breathwork Can Address
The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?
Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips
How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance
What to Eat Before a Workout
How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life
Messages About Love & Relationships
Love Languages
Advertisement
![How To Gain 2.5 Pounds Of Muscle With Your Current Workout Routine How To Gain 2.5 Pounds Of Muscle With Your Current Workout Routine](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto,w_440,h_296,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/80rrmxsw6m0pmidjr.jpeg)
How To Gain 2.5 Pounds Of Muscle With Your Current Workout Routine
Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN
![This One Type Of Food Can Cause Overeating & Derail Weight Loss Goals This One Type Of Food Can Cause Overeating & Derail Weight Loss Goals](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_258,y_294,w_1120,h_747/c_fill,g_auto,w_440,h_296,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/wfoqztkxkjtkmuz39.jpg)
This One Type Of Food Can Cause Overeating & Derail Weight Loss Goals
Gretchen Lidicker, M.S.
![How To Gain 2.5 Pounds Of Muscle With Your Current Workout Routine How To Gain 2.5 Pounds Of Muscle With Your Current Workout Routine](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto,w_726,h_488,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/80rrmxsw6m0pmidjr.jpeg)
How To Gain 2.5 Pounds Of Muscle With Your Current Workout Routine
Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN
![This One Type Of Food Can Cause Overeating & Derail Weight Loss Goals This One Type Of Food Can Cause Overeating & Derail Weight Loss Goals](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_258,y_294,w_1120,h_747/c_fill,g_auto,w_726,h_488,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/wfoqztkxkjtkmuz39.jpg)
This One Type Of Food Can Cause Overeating & Derail Weight Loss Goals
Gretchen Lidicker, M.S.