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Alpha-GPC Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Encapsulations

Alpha-GPC label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Alpha-GPC 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 is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations 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 by Pure Encapsulations

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 (also called L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine). Alpha-GPC is a compound your body makes naturally; it plays a role in brain cell membranes and is involved in the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter important for memory and focus.

The capsule itself is made from vegetarian cellulose. The other inactive ingredients—dicalcium phosphate, plant fiber, ascorbyl palmitate, and silicon dioxide—are fillers and binders that help hold the supplement together.

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).

Alpha-GPC is possibly effective for Alzheimer disease, based on the evidence we hold. For cognitive function, brain tumors, vascular dementia, and stroke, the evidence isn't yet reliable enough to establish whether it works.

If you're considering it for any of those conditions, talk with your doctor about what the research actually shows and whether it might fit 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. Rarely, it's been linked to dizziness, headache, insomnia, and mild digestive upset like nausea or heartburn.

One important safety flag: oral use for at least 2 months has been associated with a slightly elevated stroke risk compared with non-users or shorter-term use—a signal that warrants caution and conversation with your doctor before you start. There isn't enough safety information for pregnancy and lactation; if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.

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 take the scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) or any scopolamine product, let your doctor or pharmacist know before using alpha-GPC—it may reduce how well the medication works. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked.

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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 might be worth considering if you're interested in brain health and have talked with your doctor about Alzheimer disease in particular. If you use the scopolamine motion sickness patch, check with your doctor first because alpha-GPC may interfere with it.

The long-term safety profile isn't completely clear, and there's a potential stroke signal with longer use—definitely a conversation to have with your own healthcare provider before starting.

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 21, 2018.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Encapsulations
Barcode (UPC) 766298005348
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2018
DSLD ID 183566
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 by Pure Encapsulations, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
766298005348
IngredientAmount% DV
Alpha-GPC400 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Vegetarian Capsule, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, 3 times daily, with or between meals.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Contains soy

General Statements

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Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.

Neurotransmitter and phospholipid precursor: Supports cognitive health

Formulation

Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, www.gluten.org

Gluten-free & Non-GMO

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GF

Formula

Contains soy

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General

v4 code: AG6

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Alpha-GPC by Pure Encapsulations label

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Alpha-GPC label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Alpha-GPC by Pure Encapsulations

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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Alpha-GPC

Interacts with
16 drugs
400 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Vegetarian Capsule, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Alpha-GPC by Pure Encapsulations 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 interact with 16 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Alpha-GPC 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 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, from the product label.

Pure Encapsulations

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Name
Pure Encapsulations
Street Address
490 Boston Post Road
City
Sudbury
State
MA
Phone Number
1-800-753-2277
Web Address
www.PureEncapsulations.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Alpha-GPC by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions

Does Alpha-GPC by Pure Encapsulations interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Alpha-GPC 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 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 improve memory and thinking?
The evidence shows it may help with Alzheimer disease, but for general cognitive function and memory in healthy people, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works. Talk with your doctor about what research supports for your specific situation.
Is alpha-GPC safe to take long-term?
It's generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety hasn't been fully mapped out. One concern is that use for 2 months or more has been linked to a slightly elevated stroke risk. This is something to discuss with your doctor, especially if you're thinking about taking it for months at a time.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people don't report problems, but a small number have experienced dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, or heartburn. These are rare, but worth knowing about.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know whether it's okay during pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist—they can help you decide what's right for you and your baby.
What is alpha-GPC and what does it do in the body?
Alpha-GPC is a compound your body makes naturally that helps build and maintain brain cell membranes. It's also involved in making acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the brain that's important for memory and focus.

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The Full Monographs Behind Alpha-GPC’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'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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