About Bacopa
6+ RCTs for cognitive function, systematic review (Kongkeaw et al. 2014) found significant improvements in attention and cognitive processing. Effects appear after 8–12 weeks of sustained use. Generally well tolerated; GI side effects in some individuals.
What Bacopa supports
- Supports memory and cognitive processing speed (systematic review of 6 RCTs)
- May improve attention and focus in healthy adults
- Adaptogenic herb with antioxidant properties
How much Bacopa to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
300–600
mg
300–600 mg/day standardized to ≥50% bacosides. Most cognitive RCTs used 300 mg/day for 8–12 weeks.
Clinical evidence
Moderate clinical evidence. Systematic review of 6+ trials found significant improvements in attention and cognitive processing
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