Uridine Monophosphate in Foods
In brain research studies such as those mentioned in this article, uridine monophosphate is used as a convenient delivery compound for uridine. Uridine is the active ingredient of the compound. A common misconception is that uridine and its compounds are not available in significant quantities from foods and must be obtained from expensive supplements or prescription drugs. This is not so. Uridine monophosphate is a major component of RNA. Any food rich in RNA, such as Brewer's yeast or some organ meats, will provide significant quantities of it. For more information, consult the article on uridine.
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