Bacopa Monnieri

Bacopa Monnieri

also known as hydrangea or Brahmi in classical medicinal Aeurveda, is native to the wetlands and swampy areas of mainly southern India and eastern Asia. It is a medicinal plant with nootropic properties used for at least 3000 years in India as a treatment for enhancing memory and cognitive abilities as well as many other brain-related ailments.

Bacopa is rich in antioxidants and compounds with anti-inflammatory activity such as flavonoids, alkaloids, Vitamin C , saponins, triterpenoids and bacosides A and B. Several studies have shown that the bacosides present in Bacopa are the components responsible for the beneficial effects in improving cognitive function. This effect is given by the increase in the transmission of nerve impulse. The bacosides contribute to the repair of damaged neurons thanks to the increase in protein kinases. It also has a strong neuroprotective effect thanks to several antioxidant mechanisms.

Bacopa is excellent for good brain function, improving memory and developing concentration, reduces amyloid beta plaque, responsible for degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. It is also an excellent adaptogen that acts as a natural anxiolytic that neutralizes anxiety and depression, stimulates and accelerates all brain functions while giving a sense of complete calmness. It helps the digestive system in balancing the gastric tract, combats flatulence, constipation and ulcers.

The benefits

Enhances short and long-term memory
Strengthens brain synapses increasing cognitive functions
Reduces stress and anxiety and helps to overcome the effects of these
Combats depression
Powerful antioxidant
Protects and prevents Alzheimer’s
Contributes to good cognitive functioning
Increases the ability to reason
Helps to organize speech and movement
Protects against oxidative toxins and brain damage
General tonic and adaptogen
Enhances alertness
Helps synaptic function
Accelerates the processing of visual information
Improves attention and concentration
Increases learning abilities
Balances intestinal motility
Can be combined with other nutritional supplements to enhance memory such as Gingko Biloba, Rhodiola rosea, Tryptophan 5HTP, L-carnitine and others.

Bacopa in recommended doses does not cause side effects. Long-term studies report that the benefits of bacopa become more noticeable after 12 weeks of regular use.

Avoid taking it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or using sedatives and psychotropic drugs!