Scientific Effect
Phosphatidylserine is a component of plant and animal cells. Supplementation has been associated with cognitive health and reduced fatigue.
Clinical Study
The effect of phosphatidylserine administration on memory and symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Results
"Phosphatidylserine significantly improved ADHD symptoms and short-term auditory memory in children."
Study Citation
Hirayama, S., Terasawa, K., Rabeler, R., Hirayama, T., Inoue, T., Tatsumi, Y., ... & Jäger, R. (2014). The effect of phosphatidylserine administration on memory and symptoms of attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomised, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial. Journal of human nutrition and dietetics, 27, 284-291.
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...supplementation had a significant effect on exercise time to exhaustion...This is the first study to report improved exercise capacity following phosphatidylserine supplementation.
Results
"REffects of phosphatidylserine on exercise capacity during cycling in active males."
Study Citation
Kingsley, M. I., Miller, M., Kilduff, L. P., McENENY, J. A. N. E., & Benton, D. (2006). Effects of phosphatidylserine on exercise capacity during cycling in active males. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(1), 64-71.
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Statistically significant improvements in the phosphatidylserine-treated group compared to placebo were observed both in terms of behavioral and cognitive parameters.
Results
"Cognitive decline in the elderly: a double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study on efficacy of phosphatidylserine administration."
Study Citation
Cenacchi, T., Bertoldin, T., Farina, C., Fiori, M. G., Crepaldi, G., Azzini, C. F., ... & Belloni, G. (1993). Cognitive decline in the elderly: a double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study on efficacy of phosphatidylserine administration. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 5(2), 123-133.
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