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Types of Phosphatidylserine: Forms & Bioavailability

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Forms Comparison

FormBioavailabilityBest For
Sunflower-Derived PS CapsulesHighAllergen-free option — soy-free, non-GMO, identical bioactivity to soy PS
Soy-Derived PS CapsulesHighMost studied form — majority of clinical trials used soy-derived PS
PS Complex (with DHA)HighSynergistic formula — PS-DHA conjugates may enhance brain uptake

Sunflower-Derived PS Capsules

Bioavailability: High. Best for: Allergen-free option — soy-free, non-GMO, identical bioactivity to soy PS.

Soy-Derived PS Capsules

Bioavailability: High. Best for: Most studied form — majority of clinical trials used soy-derived PS.

PS Complex (with DHA)

Bioavailability: High. Best for: Synergistic formula — PS-DHA conjugates may enhance brain uptake.

References

  1. (). Soybean-derived phosphatidylserine improves memory function of the elderly Japanese subjects with memory complaints. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition. DOI
  2. (). Effects of phosphatidylserine on the neuroendocrine response to physical stress in humans. Neuroendocrinology. DOI
  3. (). Influence of phosphatidylserine on cognitive performance and cortical activity after induced stress. Nutritional Neuroscience. DOI