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Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid found in cell membranes, especially in the brain. Supplements are usually made from soy or sunflower lecithin.
Also listed as PS, Phosphatidyl Serine
The source is part of the evidence
Soy-derived PS and PS containing omega-3 fats differ in composition. The EU’s 2013 register records that assessed PS cognitive claims could not be substantiated because the ingredient was insufficiently characterized. That historical assessment highlights why a product’s precise composition matters. 1 2 3
Sources
- Soybean-derived phosphatidylserine improves memory function of the elderly Japanese subjects with memory complaints Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 2010
- Phosphatidylserine containing omega-3 fatty acids may improve memory abilities in non-demented elderly with memory complaints Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, 2010
- EU Register on nutrition and health claims, February 2013 edition European Commission, 2013