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Alpha GPC 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nutricost

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

Alpha GPC 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Alpha GPC 600 mg by Nutricost

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 product contains one active ingredient: Alpha-GPC 600 mg per capsule. Alpha-GPC is a compound that occurs naturally in the brain and helps support cell membranes and nerve function.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — rice flour, hypromellose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are fillers and binders.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Alpha-gpc's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Alpha-gpc for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Alzheimer disease — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Alpha-GPC is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for Alzheimer disease based on available research.

For brain tumor, cognitive function, vascular dementia, and stroke, the evidence isn't established enough in our data to rate it either way. If you're considering it for one of those other conditions, talk with your doctor about what the current evidence 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 in studies, though long-term safety hasn't been fully established. A small number of people have reported dizziness, headache, insomnia, excitation, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, or vomiting.

Rarely, oral use has been associated with stroke, particularly when taken for at least two months — the risk was higher in long-term users compared to non-users or short-term users. Because safety data is limited, it's best to take it only if your doctor recommends it.

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 the scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) for motion sickness or nausea, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Alpha-GPC — it may decrease how well the patch works.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Alpha-GPC may be worth considering if you're dealing with Alzheimer disease and your doctor thinks it could help. If you take the motion-sickness patch (Transderm Scop), be aware it might interfere with the patch's effects.

Because long-term safety isn't fully known and stroke has been rarely reported, especially with longer use, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can weigh the benefit against the risks for your 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 16, 2022.

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 600 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutricost
Barcode (UPC) 702669936040
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 269275
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Alpha GPC 600 mg by Nutricost, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
702669936040
IngredientAmount% DV
Alpha GPC600 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily with 8-12 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.

Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Notice: Store in a cool, dry place.

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 disease.

Formula

Alpha GPC 600 mg per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Quality Guaranteed Nutricost Third Party Tested

Formulation

Non GMO Gluten Free Product

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Alpha GPC 600 mg by Nutricost label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Alpha GPC 600 mg by Nutricost

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Alpha GPC

Interacts with
16 drugs
600 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: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Alpha GPC 600 mg by Nutricost 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 600 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 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Alpha GPC 600 mg, from the product label.

Nutricost

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Name
Nutricost
Street Address
351 E 1750 N
City
Vineyard
State
UT
ZipCode
84059
Phone Number
(866) 438-3694
Web Address
www.nutricost.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Alpha GPC 600 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions

Does Alpha GPC 600 mg by Nutricost interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Alpha GPC 600 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 600 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.
What does Alpha-GPC do?
Alpha-GPC is a compound that supports cell membranes and nerve function in the brain. It's rated possibly effective for Alzheimer disease, but the evidence for other conditions like stroke, vascular dementia, or general brain function isn't clear enough to rate yet.
Has anyone had side effects from Alpha-GPC?
Most people tolerate it well, but a small number have reported dizziness, headache, insomnia, excitation, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, or vomiting. Rarely, stroke has been reported, especially in people who took it for two months or longer.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Long-term safety hasn't been fully established in studies. Because stroke risk has been reported in some long-term users, it's important to take it only if your doctor recommends it and to stay in touch with them about how you're doing.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety information on file for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you decide whether it's right for your situation.
Will this work for memory and thinking?
The evidence for general cognitive function and memory isn't established enough in our data to say either way. If that's what you're hoping it'll help with, ask your doctor what the current research shows.

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Sources & How We Checked

Alpha GPC 600 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.

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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