Abstract
With the exacerbation of global population aging, age-related neurodegenerative disorders have been posing an increasing public health concern. l-α-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (l-α-GPC) has demonstrated significant therapeutic potential for mental health-related disorders and possesses promising market prospects. Recently, l-α-GPC has been successively approved as a new food resource in Canada (2023) and in China (2024). These policies pointed out the recognized safety and utility of l-α-GPC. The utilization of l-α-GPC in dietary supplements and health foods could be a convenient option for early intervention strategies to potentially delay or mitigate the progression of neurodegenerative disorders. Additionally, other unique nutritional benefits of l-α-GPC have been highlighted, further expanding its application in food industry. Encouraged by the policy incentives, there is likely to be a new upsurge in the research interest surrounding l-α-GPC. To fully capitalize on these emerging opportunities, we present a comprehensive review of l-α-GPC. The chemical properties, pharmacological characteristics, safety assessments, and preparation methods of l-α-GPC were summarized. A brief outlook on the future perspectives and unsolved challenges was also proposed.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 24, Issue 2, March 2025. Read More
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