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Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nootropics Depot

Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams label
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Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams is a dietary supplement by Nootropics Depot 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 GPC. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams by Nootropics Depot

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.

This is a single-ingredient product: Alpha GPC, a compound that your brain naturally uses as a source of choline, a building block for certain brain chemicals. The powder also contains mannitol and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients (a sweetener and flow agent).

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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: Alzheimer disease, Cognitive function, 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. It's rated possibly effective for Alzheimer disease based on available studies.

For brain tumors, cognitive function in otherwise healthy people, vascular dementia, and stroke, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate it one way or another in our data. If you're considering it for any of these uses, your doctor or pharmacist can discuss what the research shows for your 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 by mouth, though long-term safety hasn't been fully studied. Rare side effects reported include dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and heartburn.

More concerning: people who took alpha-GPC by mouth for at least 2 months showed an elevated risk of stroke compared with non-users or those who used it for less than 2 months. The pregnancy and lactation safety data isn't on file for this ingredient—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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.

If you use a scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) for motion sickness, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking alpha-GPC—it may reduce how well the patch works. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before you start.

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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 based on current evidence, but for other brain conditions the evidence isn't clear yet. The main caution is an elevated stroke risk with longer-term use, and an unclear interaction with scopolamine patches.

Check your exact medications before starting, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this powder fits your health situation.

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 Jun 23, 2021.

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 50% Powder 60 Grams, straight from the product label.

Brand Nootropics Depot
Net contents 2.11 Ounce(s); 60 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 251092
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
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 50% Powder 60 Grams by Nootropics Depot, 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:
600 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
600 mg
Servings per container
100
IngredientAmount% DV
Alpha GPC300 mg--

Other ingredients: Mannitol, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Disclaimer: Transfer scoops are not accurate forms of measurement. A milligram scale is needed to accurately measure dosages.

Precautions

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

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not take if under the age of 18, pregnant/nursing, have any known medical conditions, or taking Rx/OTC drugs.

Do not take if under the age of 18, pregnant/nursing, have any known medical conditions, or taking Rx/OTC drugs.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 600 mg once daily.

Storage

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

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Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams by Nootropics Depot label

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Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams by Nootropics Depot

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

Serving size600 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Alpha GPC

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 GPC monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams by Nootropics Depot Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Alpha GPC 16

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams interact with 16 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Alpha GPC

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams 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 GPC1 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
Alpha GPC full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams, from the product label.

Nootropics Depot

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Name
Nootropics Depot
Street Address
8380 S. Kyrene Rd. Ste. 110
City
Tempe
State
AZ
ZipCode
85284
Web Address
nootropicsdepot.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams by Nootropics Depot: Common Questions

Does Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams by Nootropics Depot interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams 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 50% Powder 60 Grams 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.
What is alpha-GPC and what does it do?
Alpha-GPC is a compound your brain naturally makes and uses to produce acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and attention. It's used as a supplement to support brain health.
Does alpha-GPC really work for memory?
The evidence is limited. It's rated possibly effective for Alzheimer disease based on available studies. For general cognitive function or memory in healthy people, we don't have enough solid evidence yet. Your doctor can discuss what's known about it for your specific situation.
What are the most common side effects?
Alpha-GPC is generally well tolerated, but rarely some people report dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn. A bigger concern: longer-term use (2 months or more) has been associated with an elevated stroke risk.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for alpha-GPC in pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're expecting or nursing—they can give you personalized advice.
Is the powder form safe to swallow?
Yes, alpha-GPC by mouth is generally well tolerated. Just make sure you follow the label instructions for how to mix and dose it, and talk with your pharmacist if you have questions about preparation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Alpha-gpc

Interacts with 16 drugs

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 in people with dementia, but evidence i...

Read the full Alpha-gpc monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Alpha GPC 50% Powder 60 Grams'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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