phosphatidylserine
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A fat-like substance in brain cell membranes important for memory and thinking
- noun
- /ˌfɑs.fəˌtaɪ.dəlˈsɪr.iːn/
- Specialized
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fosfatidilserina
- Research suggests that phosphatidylserine supplementation may improve cognitive abilities in older adults facing memory challenges.
- effects of phosphatidylserine
- phosphatidylserine in the brain
- phosphatidylserine treatment
Examples
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And, you know, phosphatidylserine is not a replacement for cutting back on your caffeine consumption, but can help blunt that cortisol release prior to sleep.
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Athletes often take phosphatidylserine to reduce exercise-induced stress and support mental clarity during competitions.
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Phosphatidylserine is a crucial phospholipid that plays a significant role in maintaining brain function and supporting memory.
Surface Forms
phosphatidylserine singular
phosphatidylserines plural
Morphology
Etymology
Phosphatidylserine is made of phosphatidyl (from phosphate) and serine (a building block of proteins). The name helps you remember its role: the 'phosphate' part helps it sit in brain cell membranes, so phosphatidylserine supports how brain cells work and helps memory.