Phosphatidylserine for the Athlete. Issue 1 (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carter, Jeremy; Greenwood, Mike
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 37:Issue 1(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: phosphatidylserine -- overtraining -- supplement -- restoration; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000112
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: POSITIVE ADAPTATIONS FROM TRAINING ONLY OCCUR WHEN RESTORATION EXCEEDS THE CATABOLIC DOSAGE RECEIVED DURING TRAINING. NUMEROUS FACTORS AFFECT RECOVERY, SUCH AS ADDITIONAL LIFE STRESS. THE CUMULATIVE STRESS CAN NEGATIVELY AFFECT RESTORATION, AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE. ONE UNIQUE SUPPLEMENT, PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE (PS), HAS UNIQUE PROPERTIES ON RECOVERY AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE, AND HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN TO ENHANCE MOOD, IMMUNITY, DECISION MAKING, AND ACCURACY. ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IS AFFECTED BY SEVERAL FACTORS, IN WHICH PS MIGHT BE ABLE TO FACILITATE ENHANCED PERFORMANCE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE IS TO REVIEW THE LITERATURE ON PS AND SUGGEST HOW IT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED FOR THE ATHLETE.