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

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 com...

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Autores principales: Richter, Yael, Herzog, Yael, Cohen, Tzafra, Steinhart, Yael
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2010
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Original Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2981104/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21103402
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S13432
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Sumario: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.

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