The sobering truth is that as we age, we can lose over half of our ability to perform tasks related to memory, learning and concentration. This process in cognitive decline can already begin as we hit our forties. If there was a magic bullet that could increase our ability to think more clearly, remember names and faces, maintain concentration, and keep our mental edge as we age, we d surely all be taking it. However, burgeoning research into how the brain works also reveals that some nutrients may influence how well we think. Although not a magic bullet, Phosphatidylserine or PS is a nutrient that shows much promise in improving cognitive function in most people, but especially as we age.
All cells use membranes to make and convert energy, and carry out life processes.
As they age, healthy individuals can lose as much as half of their ability to perform everyday tasks related to memory and cognition. PhosphatidylSerine is a nutrient found most concentrated in brain cells. Extensive clinical studies indicate that PS supplementation can help slow down the mental decline associated with aging. Benefits persisted at least 4 weeks after PS was discontinued. For one feature, name-face recognition, PS rolled back the clock by roughly 12 years, from an average cognitive age of 64 to a cognitive age of 52.