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Bacopa Monnieri

11 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Dose per serving from products

85 products in our catalogue print how much Bacopa Monnieri a serving holds.

Most common: 50 mg to 100 mg and 250 mg to 500 mg, 26% of 85 products each.

Dose per servingProducts
25 mg or less
3
25 mg to 50 mg
16
50 mg to 100 mg
22
100 mg to 250 mg
15
250 mg to 500 mg
22
500 mg to 1 g
4
over 1 g
3

Dose per serving from research

8 study groups in 7 studies say how much Bacopa Monnieri participants took a day.

These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.

Most common: 250 mg to 500 mg, 63% of 8 study groups.

Daily doseStudy groups
100 mg or less
1
100 mg to 250 mg
0
250 mg to 500 mg
5
500 mg to 1 g
2

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Benefit Evidence

Memory
Moderate

Delayed recall +

Verbal learning +

Attention/fluency +

622 people

Attention + memory

small gains

558 people

Cognition + memory

Mood/heart -

GI side effects

494 people
Mood balance
Moderate

Stress/fatigue ↓

Mood/anhedonia ↑

481 people

Stress/anxiety ↓, HR ↓

Cortisol ↓, mood ↑

459 people
Learning
Moderate

Memory + attention

MCI cognition + fluency

Memory speed +10%

262 people

Memory/attention + stress

Stress/fatigue - p

Mood/memory +

255 people

Better memory/attention

Less stress/fatigue

155 people

Oxidative stress: GSH +37%

Inflammation: CRP/TNF-α lower

232 people

Cognition +3.1

Inflammation/oxidative stress -

232 people

Sleep routine improved

No sleep change

112 people

Research sources

Memory (7)
  1. Evaluating the effects of Bacopa monnieri on cognitive performance and sleep quality of patients with mild cognitive impairment: A triple-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38538390

    MCI trial showed domain‑specific improvements (attention and verbal fluency) and overall cognitive score at 2 months.

  2. Neurocognitive effects a combined polyphenolic-rich herbal extract in healthy middle-aged adults - a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 38512715

    Polyphenolic formula including Bacopa improved delayed recall vs placebo.

  3. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Significant improvement in AVLT delayed word recall versus placebo in older adults.

  4. Chronic effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) on human memory

    PubMed ID: 12093601

    Explicit finding: reduced forgetting of new information (better delayed recall) in middle‑aged adults.

  5. Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

    PubMed ID: 20590480

    Clear improvements in AVLT delayed recall and learning trials indicate enhanced retention of verbal information.

  6. Management of cognitive determinants in senile dementia of Alzheimer's type: therapeutic potential of a novel polyherbal drug product

    PubMed ID: 25316430

    Immediate word recall and attention span improved in a multi‑herb trial, consistent with retention gains.

  7. Characterization of Metabolites in Plasma, Urine and Feces of Healthy Participants after Taking Brahmi Essence for Twelve Weeks Using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS Metabolomic Approach

    PubMed ID: 34063409

    Metabolomics trial associated Bacopa product with improved memory speed in older volunteers.

Focus & concentration (5)
  1. Effects of Bacopa monnieri (CDRI 08®) in a population of males exhibiting inattention and hyperactivity aged 6 to 14 years: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35041248

    Reduced cognitive errors and improved executive function in children indicate better focused performance.

  2. Management of cognitive determinants in senile dementia of Alzheimer's type: therapeutic potential of a novel polyherbal drug product

    PubMed ID: 25316430

    Multi‑herb trial improved attention span and other cognitive measures in dementia patients.

  3. Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

    PubMed ID: 20590480

    Enhanced learning/AVLT performance implies improved attentional resources during tasks.

  4. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Improved Stroop/selective attention performance demonstrates better focused attention.

  5. Evaluating the effects of Bacopa monnieri on cognitive performance and sleep quality of patients with mild cognitive impairment: A triple-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38538390

    MCI trial showed attention improvements at 1–2 months, indicating better focus in impaired older adults.

Healthy aging (5)
  1. Management of cognitive determinants in senile dementia of Alzheimer's type: therapeutic potential of a novel polyherbal drug product

    PubMed ID: 25316430

    12‑month multi‑herb trial in dementia patients and healthy elderly reported cognitive and biomarker improvements.

  2. Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

    PubMed ID: 20590480

    Healthy older adults showed improved verbal learning and retention over 12 weeks—relevant to aging cognition.

  3. Evaluating the effects of Bacopa monnieri on cognitive performance and sleep quality of patients with mild cognitive impairment: A triple-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38538390

    MCI trial reported attention and verbal fluency improvements over 2 months in an older/at‑risk population.

  4. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Older adults had improved delayed recall and attention plus mood benefits over 12 weeks.

  5. Characterization of Metabolites in Plasma, Urine and Feces of Healthy Participants after Taking Brahmi Essence for Twelve Weeks Using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS Metabolomic Approach

    PubMed ID: 34063409

    Metabolomic and memory speed changes in older volunteers indicate mechanistic support for aging cognition.

Mood balance (5)
  1. Management of cognitive determinants in senile dementia of Alzheimer's type: therapeutic potential of a novel polyherbal drug product

    PubMed ID: 25316430

    Cognitive and biomarker improvements in dementia and healthy elderly as part of a multi‑herb formulation indicate potential wellness benefits.

  2. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Reduced depression/anxiety scores and decreased heart rate in older adults indicate improved mood/arousal.

  3. The Effects of a Bacopa monnieri Extract (Bacumen(®)) on Cognition, Stress, and Fatigue in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 41091332

    Participants reported less stress and less fatigue despite null objective cognitive outcomes—indicative of improved subjective mental wellness.

  4. Neurocognitive effects a combined polyphenolic-rich herbal extract in healthy middle-aged adults - a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 38512715

    Positive affect improved in a polyphenolic formula that included Bacopa.

  5. Bacopa monnieri as augmentation therapy in the treatment of anhedonia, preclinical and clinical evaluation

    PubMed ID: 32236999

    Augmentation of citalopram with Bacopa produced greater improvements in anhedonia and depressive symptoms.

Stress & Anxiety (5)
  1. Management of cognitive determinants in senile dementia of Alzheimer's type: therapeutic potential of a novel polyherbal drug product

    PubMed ID: 25316430

    Reduced inflammatory markers in the multi‑herb trial can relate to lower physiological stress.

  2. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Combined reductions in state/trait anxiety scores in older adults provide direct anxiety evidence.

  3. The Effects of a Bacopa monnieri Extract (Bacumen(®)) on Cognition, Stress, and Fatigue in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 41091332

    12‑week RCT reported statistically significant reductions in self‑reported stress reactivity and less task fatigue.

  4. Bacopa monnieri as augmentation therapy in the treatment of anhedonia, preclinical and clinical evaluation

    PubMed ID: 32236999

    Augmentation study reduced depressive symptoms/anhedonia; anxiety effects plausible though secondary.

  5. Short-Term Impact of a Combined Nutraceutical on Cognitive Function, Perceived Stress and Depression in Young Elderly with Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 29188854

    Small pilot with multi‑ingredient nutraceutical reduced perceived stress (PSQ Index).

Learning (4)
  1. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Stroop and attention improvements imply faster processing in selective tasks.

  2. Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

    PubMed ID: 20590480

    RCT showed significant improvements in AVLT learning trials (acquisition), indicating faster/greater learning.

  3. Characterization of Metabolites in Plasma, Urine and Feces of Healthy Participants after Taking Brahmi Essence for Twelve Weeks Using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS Metabolomic Approach

    PubMed ID: 34063409

    Metabolomics study associated Bacopa product with improved memory speed in older volunteers.

  4. Evaluating the effects of Bacopa monnieri on cognitive performance and sleep quality of patients with mild cognitive impairment: A triple-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 38538390

    Attention improvements in MCI could reflect faster cognitive processing in targeted domains.

Mental clarity (4)
  1. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Improved selective attention / Stroop performance and mood decreases support clearer cognition.

  2. Characterization of Metabolites in Plasma, Urine and Feces of Healthy Participants after Taking Brahmi Essence for Twelve Weeks Using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS Metabolomic Approach

    PubMed ID: 34063409

    Metabolomic changes associated with improved memory speed, implying mechanistic support for clarity.

  3. Neurocognitive effects a combined polyphenolic-rich herbal extract in healthy middle-aged adults - a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 38512715

    Polyphenolic product including Bacopa improved delayed recall and positive affect, linked to clearer cognition.

  4. The Effects of a Bacopa monnieri Extract (Bacumen(®)) on Cognition, Stress, and Fatigue in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 41091332

    Participants reported reduced stress and lower fatigue after tasks, which can subjectively improve clarity despite null objective cognition.

Endurance (2)
  1. The Effects of a Bacopa monnieri Extract (Bacumen(®)) on Cognition, Stress, and Fatigue in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 41091332

    Reduced fatigue after a cognitively demanding task indicates improved task endurance.

  2. Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 18611150

    Attention and Stroop gains imply improved sustained cognitive performance over time.

Antioxidant (1)
  1. Management of cognitive determinants in senile dementia of Alzheimer's type: therapeutic potential of a novel polyherbal drug product

    PubMed ID: 25316430

    Multi‑herb trial including Bacopa showed reduced TBARS and increased GSH, direct oxidative‑stress biomarker improvements.

Brain health (1)
  1. Management of cognitive determinants in senile dementia of Alzheimer's type: therapeutic potential of a novel polyherbal drug product

    PubMed ID: 25316430

    Dementia cohort showed cognitive improvements plus reduced oxidative stress/inflammatory markers—signals of neuroprotection (multi‑herb formula including Bacopa).

Sleep quality (1)
  1. Effects of Bacopa monnieri (CDRI 08®) in a population of males exhibiting inattention and hyperactivity aged 6 to 14 years: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 35041248

    In boys 6–14, Bacopa improved sleep routine measures in a 14‑week RCT.

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