Feed your Brain with PhosphatidylserineI'm thankful I've not yet experienced this health challenge, but if you, or a loved one is struggling with forgetfulness or other "age related mental decline" I would strongly recommend you give PS a try. Good friends of ours were facing that situation recently, and at my urging, added a PS supplement to his diet, since he was the one having the problems. The last time we visited she thanked me for "giving her back her husband"! That is how much this nutrient had helped him. What in the World is PS Anyway?PS is a phospholipid extract made from Soy. If your like me, you're thinking... Great, so what does that mean? It means PS is a kind of fat that they make from soy, or more specifically, from lecithin.However, it is also a substance found in every cell of our body, because it acts as a building block for cell membranes. Its most important role in the body, though, is in the brain where it is most highly concentrated. Although it is found in a wide variety of foods, most experts believe the average person gets only 70 to 80 milligrams from their diets, while up to 300 milligrams a day are necessary many times for brain health. Consider What it Does in the Brain:
Recommended Dosages:All the experts I've read agree that you should start supplementing with 300 milligrams of PS a day. The capsules come in varied doses, and they recommend taking a 100 milligram capsule 3 times a day for the first month.Then when your memory has improved you can drop back to a maintenance dose of 100 to 200 milligrams a day. For someone showing Alzheimer's symptoms or severe memory loss, one doctor suggests a dose as high as 500 milligrams a day or more. Virtually No Side Effects:The doctors also agree there are no serious side effects from using phoshatidylserine.However, one did say that occasionally it might cause a little bit of stomach upset for some people. He also recommended not taking it before bed since it keeps some people awake. Other Health Challenges PS may HelpIn addition to all types of age related dementia, including Alzheimer's, phosphatidylserine has been shown to be beneficial in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD), Depression, Brain injuries, including stroke, and stress and fatigue.It seems to help stress and fatigue by regulating and balancing the adrenal glands so that they don't over produce cortisol. It is also recommended for help with chronic fatigue. Phosphatidylserine
Although this supplement is somewhat expensive, a one month supply would still run under $20. |
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Phosphatidylserine is certainly a bargain if you are struggling with brain health challenges or the "normal" symptoms of age related memory decline.
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