Andrew Huberman· PhD
300mg Alpha-GPC*
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300mg Alpha-GPC*
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One is to enhance power output. So if you're engaging in something like Shotput throwing or resistance training or sprinting or something where you have to generate a lot of power, maybe you're doing rock climbing, but you're working on a particular aspect of your rock climbing that involves generating a lot of force, a lot of power. Well then in theory, alpha GPC could be beneficial to you.
Fat oxidation is increased by alpha GPC, growth hormone release is promoted by alpha GPC although to a small degree.
Alpha GPC, which is at least in the United States is sold over the counter typically is taken in dosages of about 300 to 600 milligrams.
if you decide to try alpha GPC that you would want to do that before the training, take it before the training use it.
For the cognitive effects, the dosages are much higher up to 1200 milligrams daily divided into three doses of 400 milligrams is what the studies that I was able to find show or used.
I take 300 milligrams of Alpha-GPC now and again, before some cognitive work, sometimes before workouts, and I do subjectively feel that it narrows my focus in a nice way. But I don't take it more than once or twice a day, and more than once or twice a week.
Alpha-GPC consumed at dosages of 300 milligrams to 600 milligrams prior to a work about or prior to a workout greatly increase one's ability to focus and concentrate, at least that's been my experience, and there are some good data in humans.
Alpha GPC which is essentially a choline donor acts in the pathways related to the neuromodulator acetylcholine and can enhance Focus so at dosages of anywhere from 300 to 600 milligrams people experience heightened levels of focus for sake of mental work or physical work the half-life of alpha GPC is about four to six hours so it's relatively short lasting
A study noted a 14% increase in power output that's pretty substantial
Alpha GPC which is at least in the United States is sold over the counter typically is taken in dosages of about 300 to 600 milligrams um that's a single dose or um have been shown to do a number of things that for some of you might be beneficial um one is to enhance power output
alpha GPC is is very is very helpful for if you need to really lock in for a few hours and do something physically. I take 600 milligrams. You can take up to 900, but I do just fine on 600.