Description

What is Triacetyluridine?

(TAU) is a precursor of uridine, meaning it is metabolized into uridine in the body. [1, 2]. It’s primary function is as a cognitive supplement, but is also benefits cellular health and promotes relaxation.

Triacetyluridine Benefits

TAU is a powerful cognitive supplement, with benefits to general cognitive health, mood and memory.*

TAU is able to supplement phosphatidylcholine levels in the brain when paired with fish oil (DHA specifically) [3]. Phosphatidylcholine is able to benefit spatial learning and memory [4].*

CAS Number: 4105-38-8
Synonyms: 2’3’5′-Triacetyluridine, 1-(2,3,5-Tri-O-acetylpentofuranosyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione

Sources

1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21379380
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8687475
3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15970626
4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16631143

Additional Resources

Uridine on Examine.com
Uridine Wikipedia Entry