Several studies on phosphatidylserine, an amino acid that your body uses in building cell membranes, show how important it is to our mental health. A study re- ported in Clinical Interventions in Aging found that supplementation with 300 milligrams a day of soybean-derived phosphatidylserine significantly improved memory recognition, memory recall, executive functions, and mental flexibility. Some of the most notable benefits of supplementation include, but are not limited to:
- Improved memory
- Increased concentration
- Increased attention
- Improved learning ability
- Boost in mood (primarily fights depression)
- Preventing damage from exercise and stress
- Balanced cortisol