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Phosphatidylserine

Recovery/Sleep · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Optional

A phospholipid studied for stress (cortisol) and cognition.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Some evidence for blunting exercise cortisol and supporting cognition; effect sizes are modest.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: ~100–300 mg/day in studies.

Timing: Daily; some use around stressful training.

Role in a stack

Stress/recovery cognitive support.

Redundancy check: Overlaps with other stress-management approaches.

Cautions & safety

Effects are modest; pricey for daily use.

Generally tolerated. Educational only.

Best for

stress/overtraining interest

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.