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Uridine Monophosphate

Pyrimidine that supports synaptic membrane synthesis.

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Overview

Pyrimidine that supports synaptic membrane synthesis.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

Combines with choline and omega-3 to form phosphatidylcholine in synapses.

Pathways
  • · Combines with choline
  • · omega-3 to form phosphatidylcholine in synapses

Effects on the body

Supports
cognition in MCI when stacked with omega-3 + choline

Organ system effects

Brain & CNS

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

Evidence-based benefits

Improves cognition in MCI when stacked with omega-3 + choline

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Headache
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

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

      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
      250–500 mg
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Either

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTAlzheimers Dement · 2010

      Souvenaid medical food in early AD

      Scheltens P, et al.

      12-week DB-RCT in 225 mild AD patients.

      Key findings

      Improved memory performance vs control.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Uridine Monophosphate — Improves cognition in MCI when stacked with omega-3 + choline

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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