title: The effect of phosphatidylserine-containing omega-3 fatty acids on memory abilities in subjects with subjective memory complaints: a pilot study.
abstract: 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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
authors.affiliation: Enzymotec LTD, Migdal-HaEmeq, Israel.
authors.forename: Yael
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Richter
authors.forename: Yael
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Herzog
authors.forename: Tzafra
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: Yael
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Steinhart
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000737:chemistry; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011939:Mental Recall / Q000187:drug effects; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010718:Phosphatidylserines / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D010718:Phosphatidylserines