Phosphatidylserine
What is Phosphatidylserine?
Phosphatidylserine (CAS 1446756-47-3), abbreviated PS, is a phospholipid occurring in cell membranes and sourced commercially from soy or sunflower lecithin.
Where is Phosphatidylserine used?
- Nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations: bioactive lipid ingredient for cognitive and neurological support
- Cognitive health supplements: primary active ingredient
- Capsules, softgels and functional foods: standardized to defined phosphatidylserine content for label claims
- Personal care: membrane-active moisturizing agent in premium skin care products
- Liposomal drug delivery systems: membrane component in biotechnology and cell culture
- In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing it is incorporated into formulations.
Good to know: Soy-free sunflower-derived grades are sought for allergen-sensitive formulations. Food-grade and USP-referenced specifications are available for industrial use.
Commercial specifications
- Standard commercial grades standardized at 20%, 50% or 70% PS content
- Derived from soy or sunflower sources
Other Names (Synonyms)
Ptd-L-Ser|Phosphatidyl-L-serine|394XK0IH40|Phosphatidyl Serines|Serine, Phosphatidyl|Serines, Phosphatidyl|Serine Phosphoglycerides|Cephalins, phosphatidylserines|PS