Richter Y, Herzog Y, Cohen T, Steinhart Y. (2010) Clin Interv Aging. 5: 313-6.
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.