The application of phosphatidylserine in functional beverages

The innovative directions of phosphatidylserine in functional beverages are as follows:

I. Functional Enhancement and Expansion

Functional Formulations for Specific Groups

Focus-Enhancing Ready-to-Drink Beverages for students and office workers: Formulated with phosphatidylserine, caffeine, zinc gluconate, etc., to boost working memory capacity.

Low-Sugar Plant-Based Beverages for middle-aged and elderly people: Incorporated with phosphatidylserine, ginkgo leaf extract, dietary fiber, etc., to improve cognitive health.

Phosphatidylserine + Electrolyte Beverages for athletes: Alleviates exercise-induced cognitive decline while maintaining electrolyte balance.

Functional Synergistic Formulation

Combination with B vitamins promotes neurotransmitter synthesis efficiency of phosphatidylserine.

Blending with GABA collaboratively relieves anxiety. For example, a specific ratio can significantly reduce self-rated stress scores in subjects.

Integration with collagen peptides (e.g., PS + collagen peptide transparent drink) meets consumers' beauty needs while supplementing phosphatidylserine.

II. Technological Innovation

Intelligent Delivery Systems

pH-Responsive Microcapsules (e.g., sodium alginate-chitosan embedding) stabilize phosphatidylserine in the gastric acid environment and release it in the intestine, enhancing bioavailability.

Nanotechnology Applications

Nanoemulsification controls phosphatidylserine particle size at 50-200 nm or prepares nano-scale microemulsions (<50 nm), enabling stable dispersion in aqueous systems to produce clear functional beverages for high-end beauty markets.

III. Taste and Flavor Optimization

Osmotic Pressure Regulation

Adding fructooligosaccharides balances the sweetness with the oily sensation of phosphatidylserine, improving sensory scores.

Flavor Masking

Incorporating natural spices or dietary fiber to mitigate the slightly beany or oily taste of phosphatidylserine.

IV. Product Form Innovation

Transparent Beverage Development

Using nano-scale phosphatidylserine microemulsion technology to prepare clear functional beverages (e.g., PS + collagen peptide transparent drink), expanding into high-end beauty beverage markets.

Applications in Diverse Matrices

Milk/Plant-Based Protein Matrices: Leveraging the natural emulsifying properties of milk fat or proteins to carry phosphatidylserine in dairy-based beverages.

Plant-Based Formulations for vegetarians: Using coconut milk, almond milk, etc., stabilized with compound emulsifiers to incorporate phosphatidylserine.