Phosphatidylserine
Benefits of Phosphatidylserine
- Brain function
- Food Source: Soy products and cannellini beans.
What is Phosphatidylserine?
Phosphatidylserine is a bit of a mouthful but don't let pronunciation get in the way of learning about this important substance. Phosphatidylserine is a close relative of phosphatidylcholine, the main form of Choline in our food, and it is found in high concentrations in the brain, where it plays a role in cell-to-cell communication.
Phosphatidylserine is a 'phospholipid', a fatty substance that forms part of the cell membrane, covering the brain cells. It is also involved in passing messages between the brain's nerve cells, a process called neurotransmission.
What does the research say about Phosphatidylserine?
Because of its role in the brain, researchers have looked at its relationship with cognition and memory, learning and recall, reasoning and problem-solving, and focus and concentration.
A study in older Japanese adults looked at soybean-derived phosphatidylserine and memory function, including delayed verbal recall. Other studies have measured its effects on short-term auditory memory, and, combined with phosphatidic acid, on memory, cognition, daily functioning and mood in older people.
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