Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! Today, I’m hanging out with the brilliant Katie Emerson, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs over at Kyowa Hakko USA, aka the people behind Cognizin (CDP Choline), one of the few brain-boosting ingredients with legit research behind it.

We dig into the real science of CDP Choline, how it supports memory, focus, and cognitive performance, and where it actually fits into the human physiology engine, not the hype machine. Katie and I also zoom out into the supplement industry as a whole, chatting about what’s worth paying attention to, what’s still emerging, and how to navigate all the shiny promises out there.

We even take a nerd-tour into mental resilience, genetic mapping, and the surprising potential of glutathione for health and performance.

If you’re curious how targeted supplements can help you think faster, recover better, and be a more high-performing human without needing a PhD to decode marketing nonsense, this episode is for you.

Sponsors:

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Episode Chapters:

• 03:52 Katie Emerson Joins the Conversation
• 04:09 Conversations at ISSN and Networking
• 11:20 Research and Studies on CDP Choline
• 17:49 Challenges in Supplement Formulation
• 24:40 Mechanisms and Benefits of CDP Choline
• 28:06 Exploring Genetic Mapping and Data Overload
• 29:01 Study Design and Dosing Strategies
• 30:29 The Sweet Spot of CDP Choline Dosage
• 33:40 Pharmacokinetics and Timing of CDP Choline
• 35:36 Safety and Side Effects of High Doses
• 38:59 Comparing CDP Choline and Alpha GPC
• 42:41 Introduction to Glutathione
• 48:41 Oral Absorption of Glutathione
• 52:12 Podcast Conclusion and Listener Information 

Episodes You Might Enjoy:

• Episode 343: Fueling the Corporate Athlete: Stress, Supplements & Performance with Dan Hunter 
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• Episode 222: Expert Insights on nutrition, supplements, and training with Registered Dietitian Sean Casey
  • YouTube: https://youtu.be/wjJB-y1kwgM

Connect with Katie:

• Cognizin: cognizin.com

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