Alpha GPC (L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine) is a choline compound purified from soy lecithin. It is a very effective choline source and a potent nootropic supplement. Choline is a natural precursor to the Acetylcholine neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine is responsible in learning and memory as well as other important cognitive functions. Alpha GPC works great as a supplement by itself or when stacked with racetams or other nootropics. It has also been evaluated as a possible treatment for cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s and has shown possible results in trials.
Alpha GPC has been proven to have consistent benefits for its users. Benefits are consistent to an increase in Acetylcholine levels. This includes: increased learning, improved memory, heightened sensory perception, increased focus and improved motor skills. One is likely to see an increase in some or all of these benefits but improvement may be prevalent to a specific area.
Ones who will see the most benefits from Alpha GPC or choline supplementation are the people who lack it in their normal diets. It is estimated that about 90% of the population do not get the recommended amount of choline from their diets. This can often lead to cognitive decline such as memory problems and lack of energy. Supplementation with Alpha GPC will also have benefits for ones taking racetam or ampakine supplements. Racetams and similar substances will create an increase in demand for available Acetylcholine.
Another great health benefit of Alpha GPC and choline supplements in are their antioxidant properties. Studies show that these supplements act as antioxidants in the brain that help reduce free radicals which can lead to oxidative stress and “brain aging”. It is believed that Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases often relate to damages in the cholinergic and acetylcholine receptor systems. Supplementation with Alpha GPC may reduce damages to these systems.
One unique property of Alpha GPC not seen in other choline supplements is the increase in natural human growth hormone levels (HGH). This is believed to be caused by a release of human growth releasing hormone (HGRH) triggered by Alpha GPC. HGH has enormous health benefits known to help with body tissue repair and development. For this reason, Alpha GPC is commonly sold by body building supplement retailers.
