Phosphatidylserine

What is Phosphatidylserine?

Phosphatidylserine or also known abbreviated as Ptd-L-Ser or PS is the major acidic phospholipid class. It accounts for 13-15% of phospholipids in our cerebral cortex. In the plasma membrane, PS is localized in the cytoplasmic leaflet where it forms part of the protein docking sites that are for activation of many key signal pathways. The pathways it stimulates help with neuronal survival, neurite growth, and synaptogenesis. These are all important parts of maintaining and prolonging the life of neurons and potentially increase the growth of existing neurons.

Benefits of Phosphatidylserine

Improved Cognitive Functions

An analysis of clinical studies made in 2020 shows that Phosphatidylserine is effective in that it can help improve cognitive functions in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment. Dosages of 200mg three times a day had safe and very responsive results.

Supporting feelings of happiness

Due to its properties that help with cognitive functions and stress reduction you can imagine that this has a massive impact on your well-being and general happiness. View each day with happy thoughts and a better state of mind.

Help support your energy

With the body feeling less stressed and the mind working at the pace you hoped it would, your energy levels are going to be a lot higher thanks to these great benefits. You should feel the boost in energy from the minute you wake up due to the better sleep cycle up to the time you are relaxing at home getting ready for bed.

Chemical properties of Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid, this consists of two fatty acids attached to an ester linkage to the first and second carbon of glycerol and serine attached via a phosphodiester linkage to the third carbon of the glycerol. However, when Phosphatidylserine is sourced from plants its fatty acid composition is different from that sourced from animals.

IUPAC -
(2S)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-butanoyloxy-3-propanoyloxypropoxy]-hydroxyphosphoryl]oxypropanoic acid

Molecular weight - 285.3 g/mol

Chemical Formula - C13H24NO10P

Note

Phosphatidylserine has had lots of studies done on it and there are a few potential side effects when used in large doses – usually, these are Stomach upset, nausea, and if taken too late in the day, insomnia can become an issue. These side effects are usually noticeable when taking more than 400mg per day. We still recommend being cautious whilst preparing any doses of Phosphatidylserine, like using gloves whilst handling.

Where to buy Phosphatidylserine?

Here at Chemical Planet, you can always purchase the best quality chemicals. This Phosphatidylserine is no exception to that. This Phosphatidylserine comes in powder and capsule form at the moment but we may look into producing it in other forms, you can contact our customer service to find out updates about that. We are always open to feedback as well so if we don't have something you are after please let us know. When buying research chemicals or Nootropics online you can be sure to be getting the very best here at Chemical Planet. However, If you would like to buy Phosphatidylserine from Chemical Planet, then you must be at least 18 years of age. Please be aware that Phosphatidylserine is legal in the majority of the world, but laws can change so it is always worth checking the laws in your country before ordering.