What is Alpha-GPC?
Its total exact name is L-alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine or another most used name
cholinealfoscerate,a natural choline compound, occurs in the brain, and its role is to transfer
choline across the blood-brain barrier
It also happens to be a biosynthetic precursor for acetylcholine, in lay-man terms it
converts itself to acetylcholine,in the bioprocess which is constantly going on in
the body, more particularly in the brain.
Today its made in a lab and can be used as medicine,(1)
What is the role of Alpha-GPC?
As discussed its role is to manage, regulate choline in the brain, because of its this role
it becomes very important as nootropics, by taking it as a supplement, provides more
acetyl-choline, and intern more benefits to brain problems,(2)
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Production of Alpha-GPC
Mostly it is made by a chemical or enzymatic process from soya phospholipids, which also
occurs in lecithin, mostly from eggs and soya
Sources of Alpha-GPC
Its look like its widespread in most of food products but only in very small amounts,
the sources maximum rich are only just follow
Wheat bread..................................... 4,93 mg/100 gram
Oat barn............. 33.25mg/100 gram
Cream cheese........... 9.26 mg/100 gram
Yogurt.......... .............. 8-to-9-mg/100 gram
Bananas......... ............. 5,60 mg/100 gram
Mushrooms.............. ............. 5.11 mg/100 gram
Cabbage........... ........ ........ 3.47 mg/100 gram
Salmon.......... ............. 5.89 mg/100 gram
Comparison with other choline analogs
What reported is that Alpha-GPC works much better in compression with
other choline analogs means it needs only 46% dose to create the same effect
what 100% dose of CDP-choline provides, so definitely it is more better
the choice for choline related treatments
Alpha-GPC affects on Obesity and Fat- and Weight-reduction
As we already discussed, not much research data is available, but whatever we have
indicates that it works, it creates LIPOLYSIS, which means creates ketones and free fatty
acids, once it is taken in, a similar condition which is created by keto-diet.
lets see
It can affect physical performance
It is reported to increase about 14% more out-put, if it is taken about 45- minutes before
exercise
It improves the conditions of Ischemia and Stroke cases
Very significant improvements are reported in these cases, it's very important neuroprotective
in both cases
What are the other health benefits of Alpha-GPC?
There is not much research inputs about its benefits, whatever very primary research data
Alzheimer disease
It is reported to work in this case, improve the symptoms in a very considerable way
Dementia
It improves the conditions, behavior, mood, and thinking areas
Improve memory
Improve thinking process
Improve learning
What are the side effects or negative effects of alpha-GPC?
Although it's very much tolerated, still some side effects are reported and most of
them are very mild in nature, they are heartburn, headache, dizziness, and in prolonged
use skin rashes
There is not much research information available so be on the very safe side and don't use
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
What is the status and doses of this Alpha-GPC?
Most of the time it is available on the counter, which means you don't need prescription
about doses not much clear although its also depends on a lot of other conditions may be age
and health, follow the instructions provided by the supplier, mostly safe dose is 1000mg per day
in divided doses of 500mg.
Does Alpha-CPC is a very good nootropic?
Alpha-GPC is only working, in the area of the brain, as it is controlled and regulate the choline
it can be the safest choice for nootropics, and in fact, it is already used in a large scale for
this purpose only, and also the truth is it is used in a number of supplements meant for
nootropics.
Where does it stand from a nootropics-fact point of view?
When we see a lot of drugs for nootropics, this alpha-GPC just stands out as something very
special, at least it is safest and very active for brain functions, we think it can be and should
be considered as most important choice as nootropics