Comment · Thu, March 12, 2020
Phosphatidylcholine question
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SaltPhotograph0 · 3 points
Hi,
I've been reading the product descriptions for Smart PS and Neptune Krill Oil and I'm not sure I understand what is said about the bioavalibility of phosphatidylcholine.
Smart PS:
Phosphatidylcholine has very limited value in improving mental function. Why? Weak bioavailability. As a nutritional supplement, Phosphatidylcholine is hoarded by the liver. As a result, hardly any of it actually makes it to the brain.
Neptune Krill Oil:
Because these fatty acids (EPA and DHA) found in Krill Oil are in the form of phospholipids, most notably phosphatidylcholine, it is widely accepted that Krill Oil has improved bioavailability in comparison to that of standard fish oil supplements.
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So my questions are:
* Is PS bioavailable or not? Or maybe that depends on its source? (krill oil vs lecithin for example)
* Since PS is captured by the liver, does the EPA/DHA bound to PS actually reach the brain?
* Since PS is captured by the liver, why is it an ingredient in Smart PS?
* What is the PS in S…
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TheGermanGuy21 · 1 points
Awesome! Is there an ETA of those two yet?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
Probably at least a few months. Still early in the process.