D-Serine
D-Serine is an amino acid that plays a role in cognitive enhancement and schizophrenia treatment.
Quick Answer
What it is
D-Serine is an amino acid that plays a role in cognitive enhancement and schizophrenia treatment.
Key findings
- Grade B: Cognition (Schizophrenia)
- Grade C: Schizophrenia symptoms (Schizophrenia)
- Grade C: Anxiety Symptoms (Cognitive Improvement)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: D-Serine
Quick Facts: D-Serine
- Best Evidence:Grade B
- Conditions Studied:6
- Research Outcomes:25
- Grade B Findings:1
- Key Effect:Schizophrenia
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (7)
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