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Alpha-GPC

Choline donor supporting acetylcholine synthesis; evidence for acute cognitive function & power output in athletes.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

Evidence
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1 recordBest grade:Moderate
Biomarkers
Cognitive FunctionPower Output

Research indicates moderate evidence for Alpha-GPC's role in improving peak power and cognitive speed in healthy adults and athletes. However, the effects are modest and may not be significant for everyone. Further studies are needed to clarify optimal dosing and long-term effects.

Power output / cognitive speed
Healthy adults; athletes · RCTs
Moderate

Modest but consistent increases in peak power; some cognitive speed improvements.

Dose: 400 mgDuration: Acute to 6 weeks
Often used pre-workout 30–45 min before exercise.
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This stack combines acetyl-l-carnitine & alpha-gpc to enhance cognitive performance & focus. Acetyl-l-carnitine supports mitochondrial function & energy production in the brain, while alpha-gpc provides choline, a precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory & learning.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine
1000mg
Alpha-GPC
300mg
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How to take it

Take 300-600 mg daily, ideally 30-60 minutes before activity.

Alpha-GPC 50% or 99%
Higher concentration = lower dose by weight.
Safety & trade-offs3
Cardiovascular

Elevated TMAO (cardiovascular risk metabolite) signal from high choline intake — early and debated data

Neural

Headache possible at high doses

Context: doses >1200mg

Interaction

Excess cholinergic stimulation if stacked with CDP-Choline or Huperzine A

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