Date

10-16-2024

Department

School of Health Sciences

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD)

Chair

Laurel Glover

Keywords

Alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine, A-GPC, nootropic, perceived health, cognitive outcomes, performance outcomes, psychological outcomes

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

The aim of this dissertation is to determine if there is a correlation between A-GPC supplementation and perceived health via a quantitative correlational design. The content of this manuscript demonstrates that A-GPC can increase motivation in human subjects as well as improve mood and reduce subjective feelings of sadness. Moreover, A-GPC presents the ability to influence the primary means of rapid communication throughout the human body via its ability to influence dopaminergic, serotonergic, and GABAergic neurotransmission, which play essential roles in the regulation of arousal, reward, pleasure, and motivation. The purpose of this study is to assess the perceived health and overall well-being of individuals who consume A-GPC compared to those who do not via a quantitative correlational design. The study will attempt to discover positive outcomes in perceived health in individuals who utilize A-GPC via a 20-item short form health survey (i.e., SF-20).

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