Phosphatidylserine containing omega-3 fatty acids may improve memory abilities in non-demented elderly with memory complaints: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Vakhapova V, Cohen T, Richter Y, Herzog Y, Korczyn AD
Published in Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of PS-DHA 300 mg/day for 15 weeks in non-demented elderly with memory complaints
Key Findings
PS-DHA improved immediate and delayed verbal recall in the subgroup with higher baseline cognitive status; overall group differences were not significant
Conclusions
Plant-source phosphatidylserine with omega-3 may benefit memory in a subset of older adults
Limitations
Primary endpoint not met in the whole sample; industry sponsored
Supplements Studied
PS-DHA improved immediate and delayed verbal recall in the subgroup with higher baseline cognitive status; overall group differences were not significant
PS-DHA improved immediate and delayed verbal recall in the subgroup with higher baseline cognitive status; overall group differences were not significant
Outcomes Measured
PS-DHA improved immediate and delayed verbal recall in the subgroup with higher baseline cognitive status; overall group differences were not significant
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