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The effect of phosphatidylserine-containing omega-3 fatty acids on memory abilities in subjects with subjective memory complaints: a pilot study

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Authors: Yael Richter, Yael Herzog, Tzafra Cohen, et al

Published Date November 2010 Volume 2010:5 Pages 313 - 316
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S13432

Yael Richter1, Yael Herzog1, Tzafra Cohen1, Yael Steinhart2
1Enzymotec LTD, Migdal-HaEmeq, Israel; 2Department of Marketing, Haifa Graduate School of Management, University of Haifa, Israel

Objective: To evaluate for the first time the efficacy of safe-sourced phosphatidylserine-containing omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (PS-omega-3) in improving memory abilities.
Methods: PS-omega-3 was administered daily for 6 weeks to eight elderly volunteers with subjective memory complaints. The Cognitive Drug Research test battery was used to assess the effect on their cognitive abilities.
Results: PS-omega-3 supplementation resulted in 42% increase in the ability to recall words in the delayed condition.
Conclusion: PS-omega-3 may have a favorable effect on memory in subjects with subjective memory complaints. PS-omega-3 may serve as a safe alternative to phosphatidylserine extracted from bovine cortex.

Keywords: cognitive, memory, omega-3, phosphatidylserine






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