Jesse speaks with Phosphatidylserine* aficionado Dr. Adam Parker about the cognitive benefits associated with this supplement. Phosphatidylserine is a compound that naturally occurs in every living cell — animal, vegetable, even bacteria… So it’s inside you already – and yet topping up dietarily with extra amounts seems not a bad idea. Dr. Parker’s study showed speed-of-computation improvements in subjects of over 20% on a basic mathematical test. (Wow.)
*Phosphatidylserine is a key ingredient in NEXUS, Axon Labs‘ flagship nootropic stack.
We’ll also hear about a boy who survived nearly three-quarters of an hour underwater, and what processes common to all mammals might have made this possible. (Needless to say, don’t try this at home.)
Show Notes
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00:00:21
The hardest to pronounce episode topic yet!
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00:01:31
This Week In Neuroscience: Boy Survives 42 Minutes Underwater
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00:04:24
iTunes review and Audience Census participant thank-yous!
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00:05:36
One Small Step: The Epic Race To Build A Humanoid Robot (Time Magazine Article with Dr. Ken Ford from Episode #67).
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00:06:15
The Quantified Self Conference: June 18th-20th.
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00:06:45
Come join us for a Twitter Chat about Rhodiola Rosea with Dr. Patricia Gerbarg!
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00:07:50
What is an "Overdose Edition"?
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00:08:30
Introduction to Dr. Adam Parker.
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00:09:15
Where does phosphatidylserine come from?
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00:11:49
Dr. Parker's studies on phosphatidylserine and alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine.
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00:15:40
What is phosphatidylserine's mechanism of action ?
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00:17:01
What is the upper limit for safety, and how to find out how safe a supplement is.
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00:17:45
How is phosphatidylserine used for athletic performance?
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00:19:16
What are the effects on elderly brains, and phosphatidylserine & combination DHA supplements.
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00:21:39
How long is the positve-effect onset period?
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00:22:34
Dr. Parker's dream phosphatidylserine study.
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00:23:10
What's in Dr. Parker's personal brain health cabinet?
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00:26:23
Ruthless Listener-Retention Gimmick: The Amphetamine Fuelling Syria's Civil War
Woah you guys really do talk fast. I had trouble following though I usually listen most podcast on 1,25-1,5x speed. Now it was like 2x especially with the quest.
@miska its not that they are talking fast, the problem is your brain is grasping it real slow!!…..time for you to get a smart drug!!..lol