Ingredient information: Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi) in food supplements
Bacopa, a "mysterious" plant from India used particularly for its effects on memory and concentration, what are its effects? What are its benefits in dietary supplements?
What is Bacopa monnieri?
Originating from traditional Indian medicine, Bacopa monnieri, also known as Water Hyssop or Brahmi, is a succulent plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family that grows in marshes and wetlands. It is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine.
What are the benefits of Bacopa monnieri?
Traditional uses of Bacopa
Bacopa monnieri is credited with several benefits linked to its traditional use, including anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and gastroprotective effects. Some use bacopa to improve or alleviate various ailments: sexual dysfunction, infertility, sleep disorders, and anxiety. However, not all of these effects are real or proven.
Bacopa Monnieri is considered an adaptogenic plant, meaning that Bacopa helps the body adapt to stress.
How effective is Bacopa?
However, the well-documented effects of Bacopa Monnieri in the scientific literature are its effects on the brain, memory, and cognition. Indeed, Bacopa is primarily used to improve or support memory, concentration, and the ability to perform complex tasks.
It has been shown, in particular, that:
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Bacopa allows for improved memory, memory retention, reaction time, and logical memory.
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Bacopa monnieri helps improve cognitive performance in seniors.
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Bacopa monnieri is relevant in improving cognitive performance, enhancing attention, and improving task execution speed.
In short, there are numerous studies, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and basic research (approximately 1100 results on PubMed), the majority of which focus on the cognitive effects of Bacopa, with significant results observed. Most of these trials are conducted using standardized Bacopa extracts.
How does Bacopa monnieri work?
What is the composition of Bacopa?
Bacopa contains several active compounds:
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Bacosides whose metabolites are jujubogenin, ebeline or bacogenin A.
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Flavonoids
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nutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorus
Which Bacopa monnieri should I choose?
As is often the case with plants used in herbal medicine, there is a wide variety of bacopa available on the market. It can be found as an herbal tea, powder, leaves, capsules, and more. However, to achieve the desired effects, it is essential to pay attention to the concentration of active compounds. In the case of bacopa, it is crucial to ensure a high concentration of bacosides, and therefore to use a standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri.
It is the use of standardized bacopa extract that ensures the dose of active compounds absorbed and therefore the effect.
What are the health claims of Bacopa Monnieri?
Applications for health claims have been submitted to EFSA regarding Bacopa. These applications are still under review, and regulations allow the use of pending claims for Bacopa, subject to sufficient scientific literature.
In short, the best documented effects for bacopa are the nootropic effects related to cognitive functions: task execution, memory, etc.
At Phytocea, we have chosen to use only these claims for bacopa:
Thanks to its bacosides, bacopa:
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helps maintain memory function
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contributes to good cognitive performance
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supports learning and memory abilities
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contributes to relaxation
What are the interactions, precautions for use and side effects of taking bacopa?
Precautions for use
There are few precautions regarding the use of Bacopa. As with any dietary supplement, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult their doctor. It should not be used in cases of intestinal obstruction or urinary tract blockage.
It should not be consumed in case of a proven allergy to Bacopa or its constituents.
Side effects of Bacopa
Taking Bacopa monnieri can sometimes cause mild and transient gastrointestinal disturbances, as well as nausea and a feeling of fatigue.
Drug interactions of Bacopa
Bacopa may interact with certain neuroleptics; consulting a pharmacist is recommended before use.
Bacopa monnieri in Phytocea food supplements
At Phytocea , we have chosen to include bacopa in the formula of our ReMind supplement.
ReMind is a nootropic dietary supplement . It is designed to support brain functions: cognitive abilities , memory , and psychological functions .
ReMind is a high-quality dietary supplement based on plants, nutrients, and substances with nutritional or physiological benefits. ReMind contains:
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Plants:
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Bacopa monnieri, standardized in bacosides.
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Ginkgo biloba, standardized in flavone glycosides.
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Magnesium to support psychological functions and help fight fatigue and stress.
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Vitamins B1, B6, B9 and B12.
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Alpha-lipoic acid and phosphatidylserine.
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