Category Archives: Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine to Blunt Cortisol Release

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid found in the cell membranes of plants and animals. The presence of phosphatidylserine is required for normal membrane function, and in addition to membrane fluidity, this may include the regulation of key membrane bound enzymes and … Continue reading →

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Phosphatidylserine Reduces Cortisol

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Robert Barrington

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?

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington

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?

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Robert Barrington

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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