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(Helianthus annuus )
(seed)
(contains naturally occurring Phosphatidylcholine, and Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylinositol)
(non-GMO Sunflower Lecithin (Form: contains naturally occurring Phosphatidylcholine (Alt. Name: PC) Note: min. 14 mg, PhosphatidylInositol (Alt. Name: PI), and Phosphatidylethanolamine (Alt. Name: PC) Note: min. 8 mg) PlantPart: seed Genus: Helianthus Species: annuus )
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Softgel Capsule (Form: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water), non-GMO Sunflower Lecithin
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product PS 100 mg. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product PS 100 mg. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately. Phosphatidylserine has been used with apparent safety at dose of up to 300 mg daily for up to 6 months (2255,2437,2438,2439,2440,2441,7118,15539,68855).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately, short-term (7117).
Phosphatidylserine has been used with apparent safety in clinical research in doses of 200-300 mg daily for up to 4 months in children aged 4-18 years (7117,89498).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately in amounts commonly found in foods. When used as a substitute for other dietary oils, the recommended intake of high-oleic acid sunflower oil is 20 grams (1.5 tablespoons) daily (9780,98563). ...when used topically and appropriately, short-term. Sunflower oil has been applied to the skin twice daily for up to 6 weeks (76687). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of sunflower oil when used as an oral rinse.
CHILDREN: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately in amounts commonly found in foods.
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when applied topically and appropriately, short-term.
Sunflower oil has been applied to the skin of infants daily for up to 2 months (96144,96145,105524,108143). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of sunflower oil when used orally in larger amounts as medicine.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately in amounts commonly found in foods.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of sunflower oil when used in amounts greater than those found in food.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product PS 100 mg. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, phosphatidylserine might decrease the effectiveness anticholinergic drugs.
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Theoretically, phosphatidylserine might have additive effects with cholinergic drugs.
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Theoretically, sunflower oil might decrease the effectiveness of antidiabetes medications.
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A diet using sunflower oil as a fat source can cause increased fasting blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (8132). Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product PS 100 mg. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, phosphatidylserine is generally well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Flatulence, gastrointestinal upset, headache, insomnia, and nausea.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, phosphatidylserine can cause gastrointestinal upset such as flatulence or nausea. Gastrointestinal upset can occur at doses of 200-300 mg/day (7116,7121,15539,68862,90711).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, phosphatidylserine can cause insomnia. Insomnia is more likely to occur with a higher dose of 600 mg (7121,68844). Headache has also been reported (90711).
General
...Orally and topically, sunflower oil is well tolerated.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Allergic reactions in sensitive individuals have been reported.
Immunologic ...Orally, sunflower oil can cause an allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many other herbs. However, the protein content of sunflower oil is very low. In one case report, an allergic response to sunflower oil did not occur despite presenting with severe allergy and anaphylaxis to sunflower seed (108140).