Cytidine

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Also known as:  Cyd;  Cytosine Ribonucleoside

 

Description

Cytidine is a Nucleoside comprised of Cytosine and Ribose.

 

Therapeutic Uses for Cytidine

Nervous System

 Cytidine may alleviate Depression.  [1]

 Cytidine may improve Memory (due to its role in the synthesis of Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)).  [2]

 

Cytidine Enhances the Function of these Substances

Vitamins

 Cytidine is an essential component of the active Lipotrope form of Choline - Cytidine Diphosphate Choline (CDP).

 

Dietary Sources of Cytidine

Vegetables

 Cytidine is a constituent of Garlic.

 

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