Overview
Caution is advised when giving phosphatidylserine to canines as there is no standard dosage. Phosphatidylserine is a brain nutrient that can help aging dogs with cognitive dysfunctions and disorders that affect geriatric dogs.
Can dogs have Phosphatidylserine Supplements?
Benefits
- Phosphatidylserine helps improve sleep, mood, and memory in humans. In canines, phosphatidylserine is used to treat cognitive disorders in old and aging dogs.
- Phosphatidylserine essentially acts as a brain nutrient, which promotes cognitive function by protecting the brain cells.
- Dogs with Cushing's disease are given phosphatidylserine to stop the overproduction of adrenal glands and suppress cortisol, which helps reduce the symptoms of the disease.
Risks
- Side effects of phosphatidylserine intake include gastrointestinal upset, difficulty sleeping, and flatulence.
Servings
- There is no optimal dosage of phosphatidylserine, so it should be given to dogs based on the vet's directions.
