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Is Glycerophosphocholine vegetarian?

Glycerophosphocholine

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Glycerophosphocholine (choline alfoscerate) is a natural choline compound found in the brain and also produced synthetically, used as a cosmetic active and studied for cognitive health applications.

Also known as cholin alfoscerate, Choline Alfoscerate, Ethanaminium, 2,[[[(2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy] Hydroxyphosphinyl]Oxy]-N,N,N,-Trimethyl-, Inner Salt, L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine
INCI name Glycerophosphocholine
CAS number 28319-77-9
EC number 248-962-2
CosIng ID 56199
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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