Posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:22:52
In reply to Re: Lowering cortisol, posted by Lushkins on March 23, 2005, at 8:28:13
> Couldn't I just get the phosphadites (sp?) from soy lecithin, I had some lecithin but threw it out after reading somewhere that it can CAUSE depression, perhaps this would only apply if taken to excess, I don't really know, can anyone shed any light on this?
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> LushkinsThere are four phosphatides, and only three of them are found in soya lecithin. Lecithin can have a "dampening" effect, which some would feel as calming. That's how I feel....mellowed.
The missing phosphatide in soya lecithin is phosphatidylserine (PS). PS is synthesized from soya lecithin, and most PS supplements provide PS at around 30% of the capsule mass. That's because the synthesis is inefficient, and expensive. So, a PS capsule will generally supply the other phosphatides as well, but who knows what the concentrations would be. Pure PS is available, but it is rather dear.
I generally take PS capsules, and wash it down with a blender drink that I mixed with some lecithin granules. Lecithin is an emulsifier, so it gives the drink a smoother texture (by the way).
Lar
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