What is Bacopa monnieri?

Bacopa monnieri powder(Bacopa monnieri) is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

Bacopa may increase certain brain chemicals involved in thinking, learning, and memory. It also protects brain cells from chemicals linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Bacopa is commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease, memory and thinking skills, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Main Function:

1. Helps memory and brain function

Research suggests that Bacopa may help preserve memory and enhance cognitive function.

There is also evidence that Bacopa monnieri extract can improve memory on a free-recall test, and one study of students showed that it also helped improve cognitive function.

2. Anti-Anxiety

Research suggests that Bacopa monnieri powder may help alter the activity of certain enzymes involved in the stress response. This means that Bacopa can help the brain function better under stress.

In a small 2018 study, researchers looked at the effects of Bacopa monnieri extract on healthy participants who multitasked. They found that people who took bacopa had positive cognitive and mood effects and a reduction in cortisol levels.

Possible Side Effects of Bacopa Monnieri Powder

Bacopa may cause side effects such as:

• nausea

• stomach cramps

• bloating

• diarrhea

• increased bowel movements

• dry mouth

• fatigue

Bacopa monnieri powder may also increase calcium levels in the blood.

It may also affect levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA.

Neurotransmitters transmit information between neurons and between neurons and muscles.