Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine
Also known as: Alpha-GPC; Choline Alphoscerate; Choline Alfoscerate; Glycerophosphocholine; Glyceryl-Phosphorylcholine; Glycerylphosphorylcholine; L-Alpha-Glyceryl-Phosphorylcholine; GPC
Description
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine, derived from Soybean Lecithin, is a form of Choline that consists of Choline bound to Glycerophosphate. Choline comprises approximately 40% of Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine. It is a byproduct of Phosphatidylcholine.
Health Benefits of Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine
Aging Process
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine may retard various aspects of the Aging Process in the Brain. [1]
Cardiovascular System
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine may improve the condition of persons who have experienced a Stroke. [2]
Musculoskeletal System
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine may be useful for the treatment of the Duchenne Dystrophy form of Muscular Dystrophy. [3]
Nervous System: Ailments
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (400 mg per day) may improve most of the symptoms of Autism. [4]
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (1,200 mg per day) may improve cognition and behavior in Dementia patients. [5]
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (1,200 mg per day) may improve cognition and behavior in Alzheimer's Disease patients. [6]
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (1,200 mg per day) may improve cognition and behavior in Multiple-Infarct Dementia patients. [7]
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