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Coluracetam

Racetam acting on high-affinity choline uptake; studied for depression/anxiety.

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Overview

Racetam acting on high-affinity choline uptake; studied for depression/anxiety.

Natural sources
  • Manufactured pharmaceutical-grade compound
  • Standardized botanical extract (for plant-derived nootropics)
  • Stack formulations combined with cholinergic or adaptogenic ingredients
Common forms
  • Capsule
  • Powder for stacking
  • Sublingual tablet
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

Enhances high-affinity choline uptake (HACU) in damaged cholinergic neurons.

Pathways
  • · Enhances high-affinity choline uptake (HACU) in damaged cholinergic neurons

Effects on the body

Supports
Reduced symptoms in generalized anxiety + depression (Phase IIa)

Organ system effects

Brain & CNS

Coluracetam acts on central nervous system targets implicated in attention, memory, and neuroprotection.

Evidence-based benefits

Reduced symptoms in generalized anxiety + depression (Phase IIa)

Limited evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Headache
Rare
  • · Visual perception changes
Serious

    Drug interactions

    Prescription medications (general)
    Always disclose Coluracetam use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
    minor

    Safety & non-supplemental interactions

    Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

    Avoid if you are
    • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
    • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

    Supplement interactions

    Pairs well with
    • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
      Membrane fluidity and neuronal signaling support.
    • Alpha-GPC or CDP-choline
      Provides choline substrate for acetylcholine synthesis.
    Avoid combining with

    No specific avoidances listed.

    Dosing & bioavailability

    Typical dose
    20–80 mg
    Best form
    Most evidence is based on the capsule form.
    Timing
    Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
    With food?
    Either with or without food.

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    Scientific evidence8Show studies
    RCTPress Release · 2010

    Coluracetam in GAD/MDD

    BrainCells Inc.

    Phase 2a in treatment-resistant MDD with comorbid GAD.

    Key findings

    240 mg/day reduced HAM-A scores vs placebo.

    Open study
    Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

    PubMed: Coluracetam — Reduced symptoms in generalized anxiety + depression

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    Live results for "Coluracetam Reduced symptoms in generalized anxiety + depression" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

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    Open study
    Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

    PubMed: Coluracetam — randomized controlled trial

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    Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

    PubMed: Coluracetam — meta-analysis

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    Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

    PubMed: Coluracetam — pharmacokinetics

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    Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

    PubMed: Coluracetam — safety adverse events

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    Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

    PubMed: Coluracetam — dose response

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    Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

    Google Scholar: Coluracetam — clinical evidence

    Live Scholar search

    Cross-database citation index for Coluracetam as it relates to "clinical evidence".

    Key findings

    Includes preprints, theses, and journal articles. Useful for tracking citation counts and follow-on work.

    Open study
    Educational use only. This profile is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication or have a chronic condition.

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