Cognition · Ingredient guide

Phosphatidylserine

A membrane phospholipid studied for age-related cognitive symptoms and exercise-stress responses.

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Evidence strengthModerate evidence
Based on consistency, quality and relevance of human research—not podcast mentions.
Common research protocol100–300 mg/day phosphatidylserine
Protocols mapped1 goal-specific protocol
Evidence reviewed throughSeptember 2026
Evidence verdict

Moderate evidence for the stated context. Evidence is formulation- and population-specific, and healthy-user enhancement is uncertain.

Scientific evidence1 reviewed sourceDetermines the evidence grade
Expert & media context0 reviewed sourcesDoes not change the grade alone
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What it is & primary uses

A membrane phospholipid studied for age-related cognitive symptoms and exercise-stress responses.

Age-related cognition researchStress-response researchMembrane nutrition
02

Main benefits

  • Some trials report modest memory or stress-response effects.
  • Evidence is formulation- and population-specific, and healthy-user enhancement is uncertain.
03

Studied protocols

Research doses are grouped by outcome. They describe study designs—not a personal prescription.

Age-related cognition research

100–300 mg/day phosphatidylserine

Low confidence
Study duration
Commonly 4–12 weeks; protocol and outcome vary
Interpretation
Evidence is formulation- and population-specific, and healthy-user enhancement is uncertain.
04Food sources & equivalents
Food sources & equivalents

Can food provide a studied amount?

Impractical at study dose
Comparison target100–300 mg/day phosphatidylserine

Small amounts occur in organ meats, fish and soy lecithin can provide related dietary exposure, but food and extract milligrams are not automatically interchangeable.

Small amounts occur in organ meats, fish and soy lecithinFood amount varies

Dietary exposure; verify composition before comparing with a studied supplement dose

How this was estimated
Dose Radar compares the declared active ingredient with official composition data or the studied standardized extract—not with marketing names.
Important limitation
Natural content, preparation, bioavailability and formulation vary. This comparison does not prove equal physiological effect.

Food equivalents compare ingredient mass using published composition values. They do not prove equal absorption, formulation, physiological effect, safety or personal need.

Source: Phosphatidylserine: current human evidence index ↗
05How to take it for absorption & tolerance
Meal relationship

With dietary fat

Evidence-informed
With dietary fat; formulation and tolerance remain part of the comparison.

Fat and formulation can materially change exposure; a meal does not turn an unsupported claim into an effective one.

Practical approach
With a meal containing fat. Keep the formulation and daily total consistent with the evidence context shown above.
Watch for
Anticholinergic and cholinergic medicines

Meal guidance reflects human pharmacokinetic, clinical, official-label or evidence-review sources where available. A food pairing can change absorption or tolerability, but does not make a supplement necessary, effective or safe for every person.

Source: Phosphatidylserine: current human evidence index ↗
06Supplement interaction check
Library interaction context156 ingredients · 0 mapped signals for this guide

An unlisted pair means no established pair-specific interaction was identified in this review—not proof that every dose, product or person is safe.

No pair-specific signal listedNo established interaction with another Dose Radar ingredient was identified in this review.

This is not proof that every dose, product or user context is safe. Medication and condition checks still apply.

07Research notes
Evidence verdict

Moderate evidence for the stated context. Evidence is formulation- and population-specific, and healthy-user enhancement is uncertain.

The displayed amount comes from human research or an official evidence summary. It is not a personalized prescription, and formulation can change whether the comparison is valid.

TimingWith a meal containing fat
Time to expected effectStudy-specific; commonly several weeks
08Scientific references
09Expert & media references
Context sourceUsed to understand what professionals discuss

Podcast and practitioner statements are clearly separated from research. They may explain practice or emerging ideas, but do not prove efficacy.

0 reviewed context sourcesNo verified expert or media reference mapped yet.

Dose Radar will leave this lane empty rather than invent or infer a professional opinion.