Phosphatidylserine can lower the levels of Cortisol, a hormone produced in response to stress, in the body. Elevated levels of cortical equals accelerated amino acid catabolism which leads to muscle breakdown.
Phosphatidylserine can specifically:
_ Increase ability to handle stress.
_ Slow brain function decline in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
_ Combat depression.
_ Stimulate immune function.
_ Prevent muscle breakdown.
_ Maintain brain function (I.E. - memory, learning, concentration, word recall and mood.
Essential fatty acids play a part in almost every function of the body. Essential fatty acids govern growth, vitality and mental state. Essential fatty acids are critical for good physical health, mental health, concentration and memory.
The brain is 60 percent fat and needs essential fatty acids to function properly. Because the body does not make essential fatty acids, they are only available through our diets or through supplementation.
Although the body needs both Omega 3 and Omega-6 fatty acids to thrive, the typical Western diet provides ample amounts of the Omega 6 fatty acids. When discussing the benefits of fatty acids, most experts focus on the Omega 3 fatty acids since these are most often found lacking in the American diet.
Research consistently links mood disorders to low concentrations of Omega 3 fatty acids in the body. Omega 3 fatty acids keep the brain's traffic pattern of thoughts, reactions, and reflexes running smoothly and efficiently. Numerous studies show that children with the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder have lower levels of essential fatty acids. Studies also show that lower levels of essential fatty acids can result in problems with learning, behavior, temper, sleep, and immune function.
Omega 3 fatty acids are shown to be good for the heart and can lower the death rate from heart attacks. These fatty acids also act as an anti-inflammatory, can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and reduce blood pressure.
Scientific research also shows that Omega 3 fatty acids can also reduce the symptoms and risks of diabetes, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, some cancers, and mental decline. Omega 3 fatty acids can improve mild to moderate depression and symptoms of other mental health problems like bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
A diet rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids can reduce hypertension and improve the symptoms of lupus, Raynaud's disease, and other autoimmune diseases.
Fatty, cold-water fish, including salmon, herring, sardines, halibut, bluefish, tuna, cod, flounder, trout, shrimp and mackerel are all excellent sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. Canola oil, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, walnuts, and leafy green vegetables all good sources of plant-based Omega 3 fatty acids."
Taken from: http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/Ingredients/phosphatidyl serine.htm
BTW, what's in this article is consistent with other research I've been reading, including heavy duty medical info related to the neurotransmitter, Dopamine.
Bottom line, eat your fishie, or if you're like me and hate it, then be sure and take your Omega 3 supplements and eat vegetables high in it.
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