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As a Nootropic Supplement, Does Phosphatidylserine Really Help Improve Memory?

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1.  Phosphatidylserine overview Phosphatidylserine  or PS was first discovered in 1941 by Howard A. Schneider and Jordi Folch and become very popular in Europe. The pioneer clinical studies conducted in Italy, to test its efficacy in enhancing memory later spread to the rest of the world, hence its current popularity as a nootropic. Phosphatidylserine is an aminophospholipid (fatty substance) and amino acid derivative produced naturally in the body. In fact, it’s makes up a large portion of the human brain that is about 15% of the total phospholipid layer in the brain. Phosphatidylserine is primarily used for improving memory, learning and attention, for Alzheimer disease treatment, athletic performance, and many other conditions. Phosphatidylserine depression treatment has also been noted. Although the body makes  PS  on its own, most of what is needed is derived from dietary sources. It is unluckily that most of our modern ...

"What Can I Get from Magnesium Taurate Supplement"

Why should I take magnesium supplements? From my seemingly healthy dietary lifestyle during my youthful years, I never thought at some point my body would experience a nutritional deficiency of any form.  But when I turned 43, I started experiencing some persistent health problems. Eventually, the diagnosis results showed that I had high blood pressure and that the level of magnesium level was below the healthy limit. My doctor told me that although there are foods that are rich in magnesium, I should not rely on them only as they wouldn’t solve the deficiency comprehensively no matter how much I eat them. So, he recommended that I take magnesium supplements besides the foods. He advised me to buy Magnesium Taurate powder (CAS  334824-43-0 ) or magnesium Taurate tablets or capsules. There’s a certain recommended dose that I have to adhere to when taking these supplements. Apart from blood pressure management, there are various reasons why one should take magnesium supp...

Dihydromyricetin (DHM): How Can We Use DHM In Our Life?

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What Is Dihydromyricetin (DHM)? Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is making rounds as a recognizable supplement in aiding morning recovery. It’s nothing new as it has been widely used in Korea, China, and China since the year 659 for a hangover cure. Interestingly, it has only come into the limelight around 2012 after more research was done on it. Also known as the Oriental Raisin tree or the Japanese Raisin tree, DHM ( 27200-12-0 ) is a herbal compound found in Hovenia Dulcis. It is also commonly found in Ampelopsis Glossendentata, also referred to as the Rattan tea. Being a deciduous tree, it could grow as high as 1.2meters and bear berry-like fruits whose taste is similar to that of raisins. How Was Dihydromyricetin (DHM) Discovered? Dihydromyricetin became known when Jing Liang, an associate professor from UCLA, school of medicine, researched it. The study involved mice, and this helped prove that there was some science in it. They were administered with alcohol and DHM and the sam...

Natural Supplements-COENZYME Q10: What do we know About CoQ10?

What to know about COENZYME Q10 (CoQ10) Coenzyme Q10 (CAS   303-98-0 ) , which is also known as CoQ1 or ubiquinone, refers to a fat-soluble antioxidant compound that’s naturally produced by the human body. Although it is a naturally occurring compound in the body, CoQ1 is also found in the food that we eat. Besides, there are supplements that are rich in this antioxidant. In fact, research shows that approximately 25 percent of Coenzyme Q10 in the blood of a human being is supplied by dietary sources. Nearly every cell in a person’s body contains Coenzyme Q10. In the cells, the fat-soluble antioxidant is mostly concentrated in the mitochondria. While in the cells, the coenzyme is able to help the body in various ways, including energy production and protecting the cells from oxidative damage. Although this is not to mean that it’s the cause, scientists associate Coenzyme Q10 deficiency with different health issues such as cancer and heart disease. In such a case, Coenzyme Q...