PS is a membrane phospholipid. Soy- or sunflower-derived capsules are the usual product now that bovine cortex is history. Effects on memory and blunted exercise cortisol are modest. It is not a stimulant.
Nootropics
Limited evidence
Phosphatidylserine
Phospholipid used for memory and exercise cortisol.
How to use
100–300 mg with food, often in the evening if you use it for wind-down.
Details
- Ingredients
- Phosphatidylserine
- Benefits
- Memory support, Exercise stress
- Dosage
- 100–300 mg
- When to take
- Evening, With food
- Side effects
- GI upset at higher doses. Check soy if that is your allergy.
- Scientific evidence
- Older memory trials and some cortisol-during-exercise data; modern sunflower PS is less studied than the old soy literature.
- Form
- Softgel
Editorial rating ★ 3.8
Gentle and plausible. Give it weeks, not one stressful Tuesday.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.