Best form of Choline?

[Grayson]

For use with carnitine, and with science to back it up, what is the best form of choline? Choline citrate, Alpha GPC or CDP-Choline?

 

[BlackWinging]

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They used choline bitartrate in the studies in the link, and considering that's the cheapest option I'd just go with that or choline citrate. Alpha-GPC and Citicoline are definitely better forms, but if you're using choline only to increase carnitine retention then they are unnecessary.

 

[3clipseGT]

CDP-Choline for me

 

[mr.cooper69]

CDP-Choline is the best for cognitive purposes, but for carnitine recomposition, go with bitartrate/citrate

 

[envythahustla]

Coop, would Alpha GPC be a 1b type of thing? I know a lot of people swear by Alpha GPC, but I've stuck with CDP Choline for the longest time now.

 

[kisaj]

I've tried them all and nothing touches Alpha GPC for cognitive purposes, imo. I actually notice it and the others I am guessing.

 

[haiz69]

I really like CDP and Alpha-GPC. If you have the cash go with one of those.

 

[kissdadookie]

Alpha and CDP. Bitartrate can sometimes give me some GI issues (but it does work).

 

[De__eB]

I'm a huge fan of Alpha-GPC.

Interesting side note, Consumption of Choline bitartrate is a great source of betaine via metabolism. So that's a great source of choline too.

 

[domore]

I'm a huge fan of Alpha-GPC. Interesting side note, Consumption of Choline bitartrate is a great source of betaine via metabolism. So that's a great source of choline too.

I think six of one, half dozen of another. But, what is your take on citicoline vs Alpha-GPC?

Here is an old quote from NO HYPE for the sake of discussion:

" I prefer CDP due to it's effects on uridine & CTP.

Alpha GPC effectively raises plasma choline levels and is ultimately converted to phosphatidylcholine following oral administration.

In contrast, CDP-choline not only raises plasma choline, uridine, and cellular cytidine triphosphate levels, but it's cytidine moiety effectively stimulates phosphatidylcholine synthesis as well. --> Plus it's cheaper."

 

[kisaj]

I've tried CDP and found that GPC was superior and no matter how many times I get sick of paying the AGPC prices, I always come back because it is that much better IMO. I actually feel it work and recognize quicker recall and concentration levels once I start taking it again.

 

[Whacked]

Soooo are Lecithin Granules a total waste of time these days?
Yes, serious question
Go easy please - Thank you

 

[Whacked]

Lil help?

Soooo are Lecithin Granules a total waste of time these days? Yes, serious question Go easy please - Thank you

 

[RecompMan]

For use with carnitine, and with science to back it up, what is the best form of choline? Choline citrate, Alpha GPC or CDP-Choline?

I like bitartrate which is why I use it in aav2 and have no plans on switching

 

[bioman]

I think lecithin is fine..you're getting a variety of cholines, albeit at a lower dose.

 

[Whacked]

Good to know

I think lecithin is fine..you're getting a variety of cholines, albeit at a lower dose.