Bacopa monnieri

Cognitive · Ayurvedic adaptogen

Tier B

gabaadaptogencholinergicantioxidantotc

6.9 / 10

Tier B

Ev 6.0 Bn 5.0 Sf 9.0 Ax 10.0

What this is

Effects are delayed — typically 8-12 weeks to see measurable cognitive benefits. Kongkeaw 2014 meta-analysis confirmed improvements in free recall. Take with fat (lipophilic). Some GI side effects common in first weeks.

Mechanism

Bacosides A&B modulate cholinergic, serotonergic, GABAergic systems; antioxidant, dendritic proliferation; slow-onset cognitive enhancer requiring chronic dosing

Dose & route

300-600 mg/day standardized to 45-55% bacosides, minimum 8-12 weeks

Citations

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24252493/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24533867/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3746283/

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