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First bit of information is about a substance related to choline, and which

helps neurological healing.

" While scientists have investigated the potential therapeutic benefits of

natural acetylcholine precursor compounds such as lecithin and choline, the

results have been disappointing. After it became clear that choline and lecithin

were not significantly reversing cognitive decline, researchers began looking at

a newer compound derived from PC called L-alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC).

Results were dramatically different. The brain converts GPC into acetylcholine,

an essential neurotransmitter whose decline is centrally implicated in brain

aging and neurodegeneration. GPC is currently available in the US as an OTC

supplement.

GPC has been directly compared to some popular, brain-enhancing substances like

oxiracetam and acetyl-L-carnitine. Cognitive improvement scores among GPC

patients were similar to those seen in patients taking oxiracetam. Tests

comparing the efficacy of GPC versus acetyl-L-carnitine demonstrated that GPC

delivers superior cognitive benefits.

GPC therapy has already been proven beneficial in humans and is available for

about 1/3 the cost of some popular prescription drugs used for the treatment of

Alzheimer's symptoms like the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors Aricept (donepezil

HCl) and Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate).

The minimum suggested dose for healthy people is 600mg a day. For those desiring

reversal of cognitive decline the suggested dose is 600mg BID (1200mg per day).

Less than 10% of patients experienced any side effects, the most common being

constipation and nervousness. "

As an aside, acetycholine production is lessened in smokers, so if you know

anyone considering stopping the process could be made much easier with

supplementation of GPC.

The second is a copy of correspondence in the 'Townsend Letter'

http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/data/Multiple_Sclerosis_Klenner_Treatment.html