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Volume 01, Number 09
September, 1996=20

JUMP START YOUR BRAIN WITH PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE

Daniel F. Lewis


Having difficulty remembering telephone numbers you used to know? Nam=
es?
Putting names to face? One of the most frightening aspects of growing=
 older
is experiencing a decline in cognitive abilities. As we age, we can l=
ose as
much as half of our ability to perform everyday tasks related to memo=
ry and
the capacity to think and reason. BUT today, getting older does not
necessarily have to mean getting senile!!! Researchers are working ha=
rd to
understand how nutrition can help preserve an active mind. One of the=
 latest
advances in smart nutrients is Phosphatidylserine. This supplement ha=
s been
found to jump start the memory process and slow down mental decline
associated with the aging process.=20

The Smart Supplement

What is Phosphatidylserine?

Phosphatidylserine, commonly referred to as PS, is a phospholipid fou=
nd most
concentrated in brain cells. Phospholipids are generally a special ca=
tegory
of fats that are essential components of cell membranes. PS is chemic=
ally
related to other phospholipids, such as phosphatidylcholine,
phosphatidylethanolamine, and phosphatidylinositol.=20

How Does it Work?

When PS is given orally, it is rapidly absorbed and readily crosses t=
he
blood-brain barrier. In the brain it appears to act exclusively in ce=
ll
membranes, the major work surfaces of all known cells. Nerve cells
especially depend on PS to carry out their specialized functions incl=
uding:
the generation, storage, transmission and reception of nerve impulses=
. These
impulses are essentially electrical currents of a thought which are r=
elayed
=66rom cell to cell. In all this process, membrane proteins play a ke=
y role,
and PS regulates the activities of such proteins. In essence, PS shar=
pens
the mind by helping the membranes of the brain=92s nerve cells functi=
on better.=20

A Recent Breakthrough

Until recently, the only way you could get PS was from vegetable-deri=
ved
phospholipids, such as lecithin, which contained only trace amounts o=
r a
bovine-derived product with potential safety problems. The body produ=
ces
limited amounts of PS but with a substantial expenditure of energy. N=
ow,
thanks to a significant breakthrough, PS is finally available in
concentrated form. The new concentrated PS is derived from a safe and
effective source...soybeans.=20

Clinical Studies

PS has been well studied as a cognitive enhancer in both animals and =
humans.
In 1991, Thomas Crook, Ph.D. and his colleagues gave volunteers, rang=
ing in
age from 50 to 75, 300 mg/day (100 mg in three equal doses) of PS vs.=
 a
placebo group. After 3 months of this double blind study, average lev=
els of
memory impairment improved significantly in the PS group. Those patie=
nts
with the worst memory lapses improved the most if they had received P=
S.
Benefits persisted at least four weeks after PS was stopped. A surpri=
sing
finding from many studies was that PS at levels as low as 200 mg. per=
 day
could still provide beneficial effects as long as three months after =
the
subjects stopped taking it. Many other studies have clearly shown tha=
t PS is
an effective treatment for:=20

=95Age-related mental decline =95Cognition enhancement in normal, hea=
lthy
individuals =95Senility =95Depression in the elderly =95Alzheimer=
=92s disease =95Aged
men with disturbances in their daily =93clock=94 (24-hour circadian r=
hythm)
=95Healthy, young individuals subjected to exercise-induced stress=
=20

When all trials are evaluated the results are clear: in mature adults=
 PS may
help maintain cognition, concentration, and related mental functions.=
=20

Supplementing with PS

Seniors, Boomers & Students

Practically all of us, who are interested in maintaining and maximizi=
ng our
mental abilities, can benefit from PS. Results form clinical research
indicate that PS is a premier candidate for inclusion in any program =
aimed
at supporting cognitive functions.=20

How Much?

100 to 200 mg twice daily. When combining smart supplements you may w=
ant to
reduce the dosage.=20

Safety

Safety and toxicology studies have shown that PS is a remarkably safe
dietary supplement. In a few cases, taking 200 mg or more as a single=
 dose
had lead to mild nausea. This effect can be minimized by taking PS wi=
th
meals. The new concentrated form of PS is derived from soy which has =
a long
history of safe use in dietary supplements and food.=20

P.S. Don=92t Forget About PS

Some degree of decline in cognitive function, such as memory, learnin=
g, and
concentration, is part of the aging process. By some estimates indivi=
duals
may lose as much as half of their cognitive abilities with the passag=
e of
time. There is no reason to watch memory and mental ability simply fa=
de away
as the years pass. Phosphatidylserine appears to be extremely promisi=
ng for
the aging mind. It is especially useful when combined with vitamins,
minerals, and other nutrients, along with exercise and a healthy diet=
. So
take advantage of the latest finding and preserve your mind so you ca=
n reach
the goal of =93dying young as late as possible=94.=20

The Easiest Way to Start:
Click here for Phosphatidylserine supplements
EverYoung=92s Brain Booster Package - Coming Soon!=20

If you would like to read about Other Brain Boosters, read these book=
s:
Brain Boosters
Beverly Potter and Sebastian Orfali
Click here for more information on Brain Boosters


Mind Food And Smart Pills
Ross Pelton, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Click here for more information on Mind Food And Smart Pills=20

Smart Drugs & Nutrients
How To Improve Your Memory And Increase Your Intelligence
Ward Dean, M.D. & John Morgenthaler
For more information on Smart Drugs & Nutrients, follow this link. Cl=
ick
here for more information on Smart Drugs & Nutrients


Smart Drugs II
New Drugs and Nutrients to Improve Your Memory and Increase Your Inte=
lligence
Ward Dean, M.D., John Morgenthaler, Steve Wm. Fowkes
Click here for more information on Smart Drugs II=20



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