Phosphatidylserine ( Ptd-L-Ser or PS), is a phospholipid nutrient found in fish, green leafy vegetables, soybeans and rice, and is essential for the normal functioning of neuronal cell membranes and activates Protein kinase C (PKC) which has been shown to be involved in memory function.
PS has been investigated in a small number of double-blind placebo trials and has been shown to increase memory performance in the elderly. Because of the potentail cognitive benefits of phosphatidylserine, the substance is sold as a dietary supplement to people who believe they can benefit from an increased intake.
Phosphatidylserine Powder, Organic Phosphatidylserine are synthesized in the body of serine compounds, Italy, Scandinavia and other European countries are widely used phosphatidylserine supplements to treat dementia caused by old age and normal memory loss in elderly.
Due to its strong lipophilicity, it can quickly pass the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain after absorption, playing the role of soothing vascular smooth muscle cells and increasing the blood supply to the brain.
Phosphatidylserine is most commonly used for improving mental function, especially in the elderly.