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'''Alpha-GPC''', ('''Alpha-glycerophosphocholine''' | '''Alpha-GPC''', ('''Alpha-glycerophosphocholine''', '''choline alfoscerate''') is a water soluble nutrient which serves within the brain as a precursor to both [[choline]] and glycerophosphate. In humans, choline is considered to be an essential nutrient, as its role in reducing the risk of neural tube defects, fatty liver disease, and other pathologies have been well-documented.<ref>Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Public Health | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2782876/</ref> | ||
Notably, Alpha-GPC is one of the three choline-containing phospholipids that can be orally supplemented (the other two being [[Citicoline]] and Phosphatidylcholine) and its popularity may be due to it being the most efficient pro-drug of choline (with the ability to influence both systemic and brain concentrations of choline). Due to the provision of the other half of the Alpha-GPC molecule (glycerophosphate), Alpha-GPC also appears to support the structure and maintenance of cellular membranes, similarly to [[citicoline]]. | Notably, Alpha-GPC is one of the three choline-containing phospholipids that can be orally supplemented (the other two being [[Citicoline]] and Phosphatidylcholine) and its popularity may be due to it being the most efficient pro-drug of choline (with the ability to influence both systemic and brain concentrations of choline). Due to the provision of the other half of the Alpha-GPC molecule (glycerophosphate), Alpha-GPC also appears to support the structure and maintenance of cellular membranes, similarly to [[citicoline]]. |