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Source of validity: Scientific
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Alpha-GPC (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine) is a choline-containing compound used as a dietary supplement to support cognitive function and, by extension, has been promoted for aging or age-related cognitive decline. The rationale is primarily based on its ability to increase acetylcholine levels in the brain, a neurotransmitter important for memory and learning, which tends to decline with age.

Scientific research on Alpha-GPC includes several small clinical trials, mostly in populations with cognitive impairment (such as Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia). Some studies have demonstrated modest improvements in cognitive scores compared to placebo or other choline sources, particularly in mild to moderate dementia. For instance, trials in Europe have shown that Alpha-GPC may improve memory, attention, and other cognitive functions over periods of 3-6 months. However, the evidence for its use specifically in healthy, aging adults for prevention of cognitive decline is limited and less robust.

No large, long-term studies have established Alpha-GPC as an effective anti-aging or prevention agent for cognitive decline in the general aging population. Regulatory agencies and major clinical guidelines do not currently endorse Alpha-GPC for general aging or cognitive preservation. Thus, while there is some scientific rationale and modest evidence for cognitive support in certain clinical populations, its preventive use for aging remains only partially supported by clinical research.

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