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Alpha GPC 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cognitive Compounds

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Alpha GPC 300 mg is a dietary supplement by Cognitive Compounds with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and learning support, age-related cognitive decline, alzheimer's disease and dementia (under study).Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Alpha GPC 300 mg by Cognitive Compounds

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Alpha GPC 300 mg contains one active ingredient: alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (also called alpha-GPC), a compound that delivers choline to your brain. The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — mannitol, cellulose, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Memory and learning support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cognitive function, Alzheimer disease, age-related cognitive decline, dementia.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Alpha-gpc is rated "Possibly Effective" for Alzheimer disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Alpha-gpc is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive function, Vascular dementia.

The evidence for alpha-GPC is mixed. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated possibly effective — meaning there's some clinical support, but it's not ironclad.

For cognitive function, vascular dementia, stroke, and brain tumor, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it reliably. If you're considering it for one of those other uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually shows for your specific situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Alpha-gpc

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Alpha-GPC is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety hasn't been fully established. Mild side effects — such as dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea — have been reported rarely in oral use.

Rarely, a serious concern has surfaced: oral use for at least 2 months has been associated with an elevated stroke risk compared with non-users or shorter-term users. That's a signal worth discussing with your doctor before you commit to regular use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Alpha-gpc

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Alpha-gpc.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 16 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your exact medications before taking this product, especially if you use a scopolamine motion sickness patch (Transderm Scop) — alpha-GPC may reduce how well it works. No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check with any other medication types, but the total interaction data spans 16 individual drugs, so ask your pharmacist to run your full list.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Alpha-GPC may help with Alzheimer disease, but evidence for other brain and cognitive uses is too thin to say. It's generally easy on the stomach, but the rare stroke signal with long-term use — especially beyond 2 months — deserves a conversation with your pharmacist or doctor before you start, especially if you're at risk for stroke or on any medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Alpha GPC 300 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Cognitive Compounds
Barcode (UPC) 810039264386
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 321616
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Alpha GPC 300 mg by Cognitive Compounds, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
810039264386
IngredientAmount% DV
Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine300 mg--

Other ingredients: Mannitol, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule (~300 mg). Taken 1-2 times daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a qualified health professional.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

Formula

Glycerylphosphorylcholine

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary supplement

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Alpha GPC 300 mg by Cognitive Compounds label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Alpha GPC 300 mg by Cognitive Compounds

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine

Interacts with
16 drugs
300 mg per serving

Alpha-GPC is a choline-containing compound used mainly for memory, brain health, and as a choline source. There is some evidence it may help cognition...

Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Mannitol, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Alpha GPC 300 mg by Cognitive Compounds Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Alpha GPC 300 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine1 drug type · 16 drugs

Scopolamine (Transderm Scop)

Theoretically, alpha-GPC might decrease the effects of scopolamine.
A small clinical study shows that alpha-GPC can partially counteract the attention and memory impairment effects caused by scopolamine given intramuscularly. Whether alpha-GPC can decrease the beneficial anti-motion sickness effects of the scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) is unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Alpha GPC 300 mg, from the product label.

Cognitive Compounds

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Name
Supplement Partners, LLC
Street Address
1607 W. Whispering Wind Dr.
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85085
Web Address
www.HRsupplements.com
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Alpha GPC 300 mg by Cognitive Compounds: Common Questions

Does Alpha GPC 300 mg by Cognitive Compounds interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Alpha GPC 300 mg has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Alpha GPC 300 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does alpha-GPC actually help with memory and thinking?
For Alzheimer disease, there's some clinical support — it's rated possibly effective. For general cognitive function and memory, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say one way or the other. Your doctor can help you decide if it's worth trying for your situation.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Most people tolerate it well. Rarely, people report dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, heartburn, or diarrhea. More concerning is a rare link to stroke with use lasting 2 months or longer — that's worth discussing with your doctor before you start.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Long-term safety hasn't been fully established in studies. The stroke signal tied to use beyond 2 months is a reason to check with your doctor before committing to long-term use.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or nursing?
We don't have safety data on file for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Will this interfere with my motion sickness patch?
Alpha-GPC may weaken scopolamine's effects on attention and memory. Whether it reduces the patch's anti-motion sickness benefits isn't entirely clear, so mention it to your pharmacist if you use Transderm Scop.

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Sources & How We Checked

Alpha GPC 300 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Alpha-gpc 4 references
  1. Di Perri R, Coppola G, Ambrosio LA, et al. A multicentre trial to the evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine versus cytosine diphosphocholine in patients with vascular dementia. J Int Med Res 1991;19:330-41.
  2. Barbagallo Sangiorgi G, Barbagallo M, Giordano M, et al. Alpha-glycerophosphocholine in the mental recovery of cerebral ischemic attacks: An Italian multicenter clinical trial. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1994;717:253-69. PubMed
  3. Canal N, Franceschi M, Alberoni M, et al. Effect of L-alpha-glyceryl-phosphorylcholine on amnesia caused by scopolamine. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol 1991;29:103-7.
  4. Lee G, Choi S, Chang J, et al. Association of L-a glycerylphosphorylcholine with subsequent stroke risk after 10 Years. JAMA Netw Open 2021;4(11):e2136008.

See these in context on the Alpha-gpc monograph →

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