Phosphatidylserine · 100 mg

• Supports cognitive function
• Exogenous phosphatidylserine crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it appears to have an affinity for the hypothalamus.
• In the human brain, phosphatidylserine safely slows, stops, or reverses biochemical alterations and structural deterioration of nerve cells.
• Phosphatidylserine has been shown to support the function of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine in the brain.
• Sharp-PS® GREEN is a safe source of phosphatidylserine derived from sunflower oil, non-GMO, and 100% soy-free.

Phosphatidylserine is the most abundant phospholipid in the brain. Along with other phospholipids, phosphatidylserine plays an important role in the structure and fluidity of cell membranes, intercellular communication, and protecting cells from free radical damage. Due to its presence in the brain, the effects of phosphatidylserine on the central nervous system have been extensively studied. Important clinical studies suggest that phosphatidylserine supports cognitive functions such as memory, learning, concentration, and vocabulary, which tend to decline with age. In addition to this role in age-related cognitive decline, phosphatidylserine has been used in Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and the improvement of mental functions in young people.

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the combination of phosphatidylserine and DHA showed improved cognitive performance in non-demented elderly individuals complaining of memory impairment. Specifically, immediate verbal recall was significantly improved in the treated group, and a post hoc analysis revealed that a subset of participants with relatively good cognitive performance at baseline showed significant improvements associated with treatment in terms of immediate and delayed verbal recall, learning abilities, and the time required to copy a complex figure.

In the past, commercial sources of phosphatidylserine were derived from animal sources. However, technological advancements have led to the development of a plant-based source of this important nutrient. Bioclinic Naturals' phosphatidylserine is made from Sharp-PS GREEN, which is derived from non-GMO sunflower oil and is 100% soy-free.