Can Alpha-GPC make you tired?

It does make you more tired at night, but this makes sense because of the higher quality work your mind did during the day. And of course, you need to sleep to let your mind fully process the memories you made all day long.

Does Alpha-GPC have side effects?

It can cause side effects in some people including heartburn, headache, dizziness, and skin rash. When given as a shot: Alpha-GPC is POSSIBLY SAFE when used appropriately. It can cause side effects in some people including heartburn, headache, insomnia, confusion, and redness at the injection site.

Does Alpha-GPC actually do anything?

Alpha-GPC administration increases the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and facilitates learning and memory. In athletes, Alpha-GPC supplementation prevents exercise-induced reductions in choline levels, increases endurance performance and growth hormone secretion.

How long does it take for Alpha-GPC to take effect?

A-GPC is effective at increasing lower body force production after 6 days of supplementation. Sport performance coaches can consider adding A-GPC to the diet of speed and power athletes to enhance muscle performance.

How long does it take for choline to start working?

In humans choline bitartrate increases choline blood plasma levels within 1 hour after ingestion [57, 58] and with brain concentrations peaking around 2 hours until at least up to 3 hours after ingestion [59, 60]. Choline’s effects on the cholinergic peripheral system peaks between 1 and 2 hours after ingestion [46].

Can you have too much Alpha-GPC?

The study found that alpha GPC users were at a higher risk for a stroke than non-users. They also found that higher doses of alpha GPC increased the risk for stroke (Lee, 2021).

Should I take Alpha-GPC everyday?

Early research suggests that people who get 1200 mg of alpha-GPC per day as a shot for 28 days, followed by 400 mg of alpha-GPC three times daily (1200 mg/day) by mouth for 6 months, recover more thinking skills and are better able to function.

Which is better Alpha GPC or CDP choline?

Alpha-GPC works faster than CDP-Choline in some studies, while CDP-Choline is likely more effective for enhancing focus, learning and mental energy. Citicoline may also protect the brain from injury, while Alpha-GPC appears to be highly effective for promoting brain cell development and repair.