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[Ozbuck]

Hi Guys,

I'm currently taking some Phosphatidylserine to lower some high cortisol I have. I'm also taking sme l theanine and GABA to calm me down a little also.

I understand l theanine and GABA can be taken on an empty stomach... but can Phosphatidylserine be taken on an empty stomach too?

I would like to take them together when I wake up in the morning, but I don't feel like eating straight away.

Thanks for the help!

Oz

[Ozbuck]

Oh, and if its ok to take theanine, GABA, and Phosphatidylserine on an empty stomach, is 30mins long enough to wait to eat after I take them?

Thanks

[blood]

I'm not aware of any studies indicating impaired/ improved absorption of PS with/ without meals.

I've always taken my PS on an empty stomach, either first thing in the morning, or just before bed.

[Ozbuck]

Thanks Blood!

[renfr]

It doesn't change anything, at least not in my experience.
However it is recommended to take it with food because it will lower slightly your blood sugar, also PS might cause a dopamine rush when taken on empty stomach.
I doubt absorption is inhibited by food, PS itself is present in food, it is merely a fatty acid and generally fatty acid are better absorbed with food.

[bigsend]

I've always taken it with food and it works great. Have not tried it on an empty stomach, why might it cause a dopamine rush?

[Ozbuck]

Anyone know if there's any problems taking phos-serine and amino acids like l-theanine at the same time i take probiotics?