Category Archives: Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine Reduces Cortisol

Phosphatidylserine is a normal component of phospholipids in cell membranes. Nutritionally a good source of phosphatidylserine is soya, and many phosphatidylserine supplements are derived from soya. Evidence suggests that phosphatidylserine is able to reduce serum cortisol levels in humans and … Continue reading

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Phosphatidylserine: Effective Mood Booster?

Phosphatidylserine is a supplement that is usually made from soy lecithin. Phosphatidylserine is a component of the phospholipid membranes in animals and plants and when taken as a supplement may have particular mood enhancing effects. These mood enhancing effects effects … Continue reading

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Phosphatidylserine Improves Mood

Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid that forms part of the cell membranes in plants and animals. Supplemental phosphatidylserine is derived from soy lecithin and is therefore a phytonutrient. Supplemental phosphatidylserine has been shown to have beneficial effects on mood in humans … Continue reading

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Phosphatidylserine for Mental Stress?

Phosphatidylserine is component of animals and plant phospholipids and it appears to have physiological effects when taken as a dietary source. Supplemental phosphatidylserine was originally derived from the brains of cows (bovine cortex phosphatidylserine) but health concerns about this tissue … Continue reading

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Smart Nutrient: Phosphatidylserine

A smart  nutrient is a dietary substance that has an effect on some mode of brain or central nervous system function. This could be a psychological change such as mood elevation or a change in emotional state, or may be … Continue reading

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