Phosphatidylserine (PS)
Nutrition to Human Brain
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is an important phospholipid found in concentrated amounts in brain cells, and plays a significant role for cell maintenance and repair and memory enhancement. As a ‘nutrient of brain’, it has been globally recognized for its function of Alzheimer’s disease prevention and brain function improvement. FDA gave “qualified health claim” status to phosphatidylserine, allowing labels stating that, “Consumption of phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly” and “Consumption of phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of cognitive dysfunction in the elderly”. The ADI for Phosphatidylserine is 600mg/day recommended by FDA.
The product is produced from non-GMO soya bean, sunflower lecithin and L serine by bio-enzyme and can be applied to yogurt, milk powder, bread, beverage, health care capsules and other foods.
Product quality executive standard specifications:
| Appearance | Light yellow to amber coloured powder |
| Items | Limits |
| Phosphatidylserine | 60 % |
| Acetone insoluble | ≥95 % |
| Moisture | ≤2.0 % |
| Residual solvents (n-hexane) | ≤25 mg/kg |
| Lead (as Pb) | ≤0.5 mg/kg |
| total plate count (/g） | <1000 CFU/g |
| Yeast and molds | <100 CFU/g |
| Coliform | ≤40MPN/100g |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
Regulations:
In May 2003, U.S. FDA passed the health claim that PS could lower the chance of getting cognitive disorder for middle aged and elderly people.
In July 2006, PS was granted GRAS certification by U.S. FDA, it could be used as dietary supplement ingredient of foods such as yogurt、milk powder、bread、solid drink etc.
In 2010, the Ministry of Health of China approved Phosphatidylserine as a new food, might be used in all foods except baby foods.
In August 2011,the European Union formally allowed Phosphatidylserine as a new type of food ingredient to be added in products such as yogurt,milk powder, grain cracker, chocolate etc.
Storage: stored in a cool(≤ 20℃), dry and clean place,avoid direct sunlight
Packing information: 1kg/bag*10bag/drum
Shelf life: 24 months