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\"Mature<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

People are always asking me about my personal protocols, so I thought I would begin sharing some of the practices and supplements I find invaluable, along with the reasons why I use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing I cannot do without is GPC choline. Choline is an essential nutrient involved in brain health, liver function, and the production of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter associated with memory, focus, learning, and muscle control. I also eat two to three eggs a day because they are naturally rich in choline. Many people still worry that eggs increase cholesterol, but research examining the intake of three eggs daily found no adverse effects on cholesterol levels in healthy adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to retain what I learn, remember what I have always known, keep my liver free from fatty buildup, and support my strength training and recovery. Estrogen helps drive choline production in the body, which means that during menopause, when estrogen levels decline, women may become more vulnerable to choline deficiency and its cognitive and metabolic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use a liquid form of Alpha-GPC (L-\u03b1-glycerylphosphorylcholine) because it is highly bioavailable and readily crosses the blood\u2013brain barrier. I keep it refrigerated and take a few squirts daily. I also recommend choline support to pregnant patients because of its role in fetal brain development. Extensive human studies on GPC have reported no severe adverse effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of you may remember Adele Davis, one of the pioneering voices of nutrition in the 1960s. She was a strong advocate for lecithin, which contains phosphatidylcholine and remains a valuable addition to foods such as smoothies and other nutrient-dense meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I provide a deeper discussion of dosing and clinical applications in the second edition of my book, Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s review some of the latest research:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first study<\/strong> examines the effects of different forms of choline supplementation, including alpha-GPC, lecithin, citicoline, and choline bitartrate. The authors describe these compounds as precursors to acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter involved in memory, focus, and cognitive processing, and discuss their growing use in nutritional and clinical approaches to cognitive support. The review also highlights lecithin as a source of phosphatidylcholine, connecting broader dietary practices with neurological and metabolic health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second study<\/strong> reviews the broader physiological effects and mechanisms of L-\u03b1-glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC). In addition to its role in acetylcholine synthesis, the review discusses how GPC may influence neurogenesis, neurotrophic activity, inflammation, and cellular signaling pathways involved in brain and metabolic health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third study<\/strong>, a randomized cross-over intervention study, examines the effects of choline intake from whole eggs compared to a choline supplement in participants with metabolic syndrome. Researchers found that consuming three eggs per day increased plasma choline levels without increasing total or LDL cholesterol. Both eggs and choline supplementation reduced interleukin-6, a marker associated with inflammation, while egg consumption was also associated with reductions in C-reactive protein, insulin, and insulin resistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth study<\/strong> examines whether L-\u03b1 glycerylphosphorylcholine influences progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Analyzing nationwide longitudinal data from more than 500,000 patients in South Korea, the researchers found that \u03b1-GPC users had a lower risk of developing both Alzheimer\u2019s disease dementia and vascular dementia compared to non-users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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