This Neuroprotective Compound May Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Shows

Not-so-obvious risk factors for poor cognition and brain health are actually measures of heart health, blood vessel (aka vascular) health, and metabolism, like high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes. One promising way of protecting brain health is citicoline. This nutritional ingredient is taken as a supplement, and a study published in Clinical Interventions in Aging shows just how beneficial it may be in preventing cognitive decline1 or those already showing signs of it.