Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine is a necessary substance for the healthy membranes of nerve cells (neurons) and for the proper functioning of myelin (a layer of phospholipids that surrounds the axons of neurons). Phosphatidylserine has many vital functions in the tissues and organs of the human body, but the most important is the fact that it represents an essential "brick" for the proper functioning of the billions of neurons in the brain.

 

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Maybe you didn't know, but phosphatidylserine is produced by our body, but we get most of our phosphatidylserine intake from food. When food does not provide us with enough phosphatidylserine or if we have a greater need for this important molecule, food supplements are an option that your doctor can recommend.

Phosphatidylserine is a good treatment for Alzheimer's disease and has been used over time for cognitive decline associated with advanced age, for depression, ADHD and improving sports performance.

Normally, we can get our dose of phosphatidylserine from foods such as animal organs (eg brains from cows, spleens from pigs and hearts from chickens). But the typical modern diet rarely includes animal organs as part of the daily diet. So the best way you can maintain your brain health is to take phosphatidylserine in the form of a food supplement.

Phosphatidylserine was originally obtained from the brain of cattle and included in supplements, but due to reasons for concern after numerous cases of "mad cow disease", phosphatidylserine supplements are now made from sunflower lecithin.


Recommendations for phosphatidylserine

Remember that phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid and that it is an important component of cell membranes. It is found in large quantities in the brain, helps keep cells intact and improves concentration, memory, mood and much more.

Phosphatidylserine is, therefore, a chemical substance that has many functions throughout the body. It is most often used to improve mental function, especially in the elderly. If you want to take supplements with phosphatidylserine, ask your doctor for advice and don't forget that the supplements have the following recommendations:

Phosphatidylserine is necessary for memory. It stimulates the chemicals in the brain, so that signals between neurons are transmitted faster.

Phosphatidylserine helps the proper functioning of neurons. It works in combination with DHA fatty acid to protect brain cells.

Phosphatidylserine can help with the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Phosphatidylserine supplements (which are currently made from sunflower lecithin) can increase levels of brain chemicals involved in memory function and improve communication between neurons. Administration of phosphatidylserine supplements can reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in some patients.



Phosphatidylserine decreases the severity of depression. Because phosphatidylserine affects the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain that are associated with mood, research has shown that it can reduce the severity of depression.

Phosphatidylserine treats the symptoms of ADHD. In the case of people diagnosed with ADHS, phosphatidylserine helped a lot, in the sense that it increased concentration power, stimulated memory and cognition, stimulated mood and calmed stress, by reducing cortisol levels.