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PHOSPHATIDYL SERINE
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
With age
comes memory loss, PS can
help you with that and also
depression ... |
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Phosphatidyl serine
(PS) is naturally
produced in the
brain, though its
production dwindles
as we age. It is
called a
phospholipid, a
molecule with one
water-soluble side
and one fat-soluble
side. This makes it
useful for building
the cellular
membrane. The
protective coating
of the brain and
nerve cells are also
composed of
phospholipids. |
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If the cell
membranes are porous
then they cannot
effectively transfer
information around
the brain, leading
to cognitive
decline. PS
can also cross the
blood-brain barrier
to produce brain
chemicals
(neurotransmitters)
that aid in memory -
in particular
acetylcholine.
Natural health
practitioners for
Alzheimer’s disease,
memory loss and
depression recommend
PS.
PS supplements are
available in
capsules. It is
produced from
soybeans therefore
individuals with soy
sensitivities should
not use PS.
The safety of PS has
not been established
in pregnant women.
There is no toxicity
associated with PS.
PS is best taken
away from food. If
PS causes irritation
in the
gastrointestinal
tract it can be
taken with food. |
Phosphatidyl
serine–
QUICK FACTS
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FOOD SOURCES
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Soybean oil.
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APPLICATIONS |
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Alzheimer’s
disease,
memory loss,
depression. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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100-300 mg
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner).
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WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin B
complex,
essential
fatty acids.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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The safety
of PS has
not been
established
in pregnant
women.
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There is no
toxicity
associated
with PS.
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PS is best
taken away
from food.
If PS causes
irritation
in the
gastrointestinal
tract it can
be taken
with food. |
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
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see fit, that the information on
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substitute for medical advice. |
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