Summary
Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid found in the brain that contributes to cognitive functioning.
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It is most often used to improve memory in the elderly and lower cortisol.
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Studies suggest that levels decline with age, and supplements may counteract this.
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It is also thought to promote healthy sleep, improve mood, and enhance exercise performance
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, and may help with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and anxiety.
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It may also improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
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, aid the slowdown of age-related cognitive decline
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, combat depression
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, and help Parkinson's disease symptoms.
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Phosphatidylserine is a chemical that is important for many functions in the human body, especially in the brain . Small amounts are found in most foods. Phosphatidylserine is part of the cell structure in the body. The body can make phosphatidylserine, but most of what it needs comes from foods.
PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
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Phosphatidylserine (PS) is an amino acid derivative compound found in high amounts in the brain, where it contributes to cognitive functioning. It is most often used for improving memory in the elderly and lowering cortisol, and a standard dose of 100mg taken 3 times a day to total 300mg daily is thought to be effective as a daily preventative against cognitive decline. Studies in children and adolescents for the purpose of attention improvement tend to use 200mg, and a dose of 200-400mg has been used in adult non-elderly humans with success.
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Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid that helps transmit messages between nerve cells in the brain, and is sold as a dietary supplement. Studies suggest that levels decline with age, and supplements may counteract this. It is also thought to promote healthy sleep, improve mood, and enhance exercise performance, and may help with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and anxiety.
Phosphatidylserine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage - Verywell Mind
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Phosphatidylserine is required for healthy nerve cell membranes and myelin. Aging of the human brain is associated with biochemical alterations and structural deterioration that impair neurotransmission. Exogenous PS (300-800 mg/d)…
Phosphatidylserine and the human brain - PubMed
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Phosphatidylserine (PS) is the major acidic phospholipid class that accounts for 13–15% of the phospholipids in the human cerebral cortex. In the plasma membrane, PS is localized exclusively in the…
Phosphatidylserine - Wikipedia
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