INFORMATION ON PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE

Phosphatidylserine is a fatty molecule, containing amino acids and fatty acids and is an important component of cell membranes. It is found in higher quantities in the brain.

A number of studies have shown, that Phosphatidylserine, decreases age related cognitive decline and memory loss, as well as benefit Alzheimer sufferers.

It has also been seen, that Phosphatidylserine may be helpful in improving cognitive skills, in young people, and concentration, in ADHD sufferers.

Evidence suggested that Phosphatidylserin can improve the mood of those suffering from mental stress, particularly in the young. It has also been shown to increase stress-resistance in golfers.

Phosphatidylserine has been linked to enhanced performance in some athletes. It is thought that this performance improvement, is the result of an improved endocrine response to stress, in exercise and overtraining, and in the same way also reduces muscle damage.

Phosphatidylserine is also involved in bone matrix formation, testicular function, beat coordination of the heart, adrenal hormone secretion and cell repair.

Some studies may link improved mood, in older depression sufferers, with Phosphatidylserine.

How it works:

It is thought that Phosphatidylserine improves neurological functioning, in two ways.

By controlling the fluidity of cell membranes, and therefore the brain cells’ ability to send and receive neurotransmitters, as well as by and increasing the number of membrane receptor sites for neurotransmitter bonding.