Bacopa monnieri 500 mg, 60 capsules

BACOPA MONNIERI – natural support for the digestive system and protection of the nervous system

In India, bacopa is locally known as brahmi in honor of "Brahma," the mythical creator of the Hindu pantheon. Ayurveda practitioners classify it as medhya rasayana - an herb taken to sharpen the intellect and improve mental deficits.

Why it's worth it.

- Supports the functioning of the central nervous system,
- has applications for depressed mood, depression, anxiety states
- has an impact on maintaining mental health and cognitive function, promotes improved memory and concentration,
- has a protective effect on the structure of proteins and lipids against damage resulting from oxidative stress,
- cares for the health of the liver, gallbladder and digestive system
- research is underway on the use of Bacopa to reduce symptoms of ADHD, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy

In other words, bacopa is probably one of the oldest known nootropics in the world. The herb contains a blend of synergistic compounds that can protect the brain, scavenge free radicals and increase levels of acetylcholine - the most important neurotransmitter for memory and learning. And unlike many smart drugs, bacopa appears to cause minimal side effects.

In particular, bacopa has a dual enhancing effect: It inhibits acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, and activates choline acetyltransferase, the enzyme that produces acetylcholine: (source)

Bacopa can also increase serotonin and GABA levels in the hippocampus. Serotonin improves mood, GABA increases feelings of calmness, and the hippocampus is the brain's center for memory and emotion: (source)

Improving cognitive function and memory:

Bacopa improves cognitive function, attention and reaction time, according to a review of 9 studies and more than 500 people: (source)

Improves language skills and symptoms of hyperactivity and attention deficit in children and adolescents, according to another review: (source)

Bacopa improved cognitive function and reduced anxiety and depression in 54 people over the age of 65. In another study involving 98 people over the age of 55, 300 mg of bacopa extract daily improved learning and memory. (sources 1 , 2)

Stress and depression, positive effects on the digestive system, ADHD or a protective effect against stroke - there are not enough data/clinical studies.