Uridine

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Uridine is a nucleotide base found in high levels in beer which is used for increasing synthesis of cellular membranes and for other neurological properties. It appears to have potentially cognitive enhancing properties, and is synergistic with fish oil.

    Uridine is most often used for Brain Health. The Examine Database covers Bipolar Disorder.

    7 participants in 1 trial

    What are other names for Uridine?

    Note that Uridine is also known as:

    • UDP
    • UMP
    • Uridine monophosphate
    • Uridine diphosphate

    Dosage information

    Supplementation of uridine seems to be in the 500-1,000mg range, with the lone human study using the higher end of this range. It is recommended to take uridine with food out of prudency, but this has not been noted to be an absolute requirement.

    Examine Database: Uridine

    Research Breakdown

    Examine Database References

    1. Depression Symptoms - Douglas G. Kondo, M.D, Young-Hoon Sung, M.D, Tracy L. Hellem, B.S, Kristen K. Delmastro, B.S, Eun-Kee Jeong, Ph.D, Namkug Kim, Ph.D, Xianfeng Shi, Ph.D, and Perry F. RenshawOpen-Label Uridine for Treatment of Depressed Adolescents with Bipolar DisorderJournal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.()