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