The Big Picture

While Adderall and Vyvanse target dopamine, they also put a heavy demand on your cholinergic system. Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter responsible for memory, learning, and the physical clarity of your thoughts. When this system is depleted by stimulants, you get a specific type of brain fog where you are awake but cannot remember simple words or tasks. Alpha GPC is a highly bioavailable form of choline that crosses the blood brain barrier to replenish these levels immediately.

In Depth

Alpha GPC provides the mental clarity that dopamine alone cannot give you.

1. Ending Stimulant Brain Fog. If you feel like your brain is blank or you are struggling with word recall on Vyvanse, Alpha GPC may be particularly effective. It provides the raw material for acetylcholine, which restores your working memory and mental sharpness.

2. Stopping Choline Headaches. Many people get a specific, dull headache in the front of their head when using stimulants. This is often a sign that your brain is low on choline. Taking Alpha GPC can resolve this headache much faster than plain water or aspirin.

3. Improving Focus Synergy. By combining a dopamine stimulant with a choline source, you are targeting two different focus pathways at once. This often results in a much more well rounded sense of productivity and prevents the feeling of being focused but forgetful.

The Science

Alpha GPC increases the synthesis and release of acetylcholine in the brain. It also acts as a precursor to phospholipids in cell membranes, which supports long term brain health and improves the speed of signals between your neurons.