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Alpha-GPC is a choline molecule bound to a glycerol molecule via a phosphate group. It is Phosphatidylcholine (a lecithin molecule) without its two fatty acids. The molar mass of Alpha-GPC is 257.221g, and is 40% choline by weight (ie. 1,000mg Alpha-GPC confers 400mg free choline). | Alpha-GPC is a choline molecule bound to a glycerol molecule via a phosphate group. It is Phosphatidylcholine (a lecithin molecule) without its two fatty acids. The molar mass of Alpha-GPC is 257.221g, and is 40% choline by weight (ie. 1,000mg Alpha-GPC confers 400mg free choline). | ||
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Alpha GPC breaks down into two key components: [[Choline]] and glycerophosphate. | |||
Choline and its metabolites are needed for three main physiological purposes: structural integrity and signaling roles for cell membranes, cholinergic neurotransmission ([[acetylcholine]] synthesis).<ref>https://dx.doi.org/10.1002%2Fmnfr.201200636</ref> This may explain why supplementing this compound results in [[nootropic]] effects. | Choline and its metabolites are needed for three main physiological purposes: structural integrity and signaling roles for cell membranes, cholinergic neurotransmission ([[acetylcholine]] synthesis).<ref>https://dx.doi.org/10.1002%2Fmnfr.201200636</ref> This may explain why supplementing this compound results in [[nootropic]] effects. | ||