Citicoline Infusion — Brain Support

Citicoline (CDP-choline) is a naturally occurring compound that serves as a precursor to phosphatidylcholine, a major component of neuronal membranes, and to acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter for memory and cognition. At IVC Olomouc, citicoline is delivered intravenously at 350 Kč as a standalone session or 250 Kč as an add-on to an existing infusion. The clinic describes it as supporting brain function with ageing, protecting against neuronal death, promoting serotonin production, and aiding mental performance and learning — making it relevant for anyone engaged in cognitively demanding work or concerned about age-related cognitive change.

Citicoline (cytidine diphosphocholine, or CDP-choline) is both a choline source and a cytidine source, and is metabolised in the body into uridine, which crosses the blood-brain barrier and is incorporated into brain phospholipids. Clinical research — particularly in stroke, traumatic brain injury, and vascular cognitive impairment contexts — shows that citicoline supports neuronal membrane integrity, reduces neuronal cell death after ischaemic events, and may improve cognition and processing speed in older adults. At IVC Olomouc, citicoline is offered as an intravenous preparation because oral bioavailability, while reasonable, is lower than the IV route, and the IV form achieves peak plasma concentrations quickly — relevant for patients seeking maximum neurological effect per session. As a standalone infusion (350 Kč), the session runs approximately 35–40 minutes via peripheral IV. As an add-on (250 Kč) to a vitamin C session, it is administered through the same IV line after the main infusion, adding around 20–30 minutes to the total visit time and saving 100 Kč. The clinic recommends citicoline infusions for patients experiencing age-related memory changes, those engaged in intensive intellectual work, people recovering from brain injury or stroke, and individuals concerned about Alzheimer's or dementia risk. Citicoline also plays a role in serotonin production — the clinic specifically notes serotonin support as a benefit, which is consistent with research showing citicoline increases brain dopamine and serotonin concentrations. As with any neurotropic agent, it is not a substitute for medical evaluation of cognitive symptoms, but it represents a low-risk, evidence-supported adjunct for brain health maintenance.