adaptogenEVIDENCEAUSOTC
Bacopa Monnieri
aka Brahmi · Water Hyssop
Ayurvedic herb used for 3,000+ years as a memory and learning enhancer. One of the most well-researched natural nootropics.
Dose range300–600mg
Half-life4h
Onset—min
Safety5/5high evidence base
Mechanism of action
Active bacosides increase dendritic branching in the hippocampus. Modulates acetylcholine, GABA, and serotonin pathways.
Benefits
Memory acquisition and retention
EVIDENCEAStough 2001; Roodenrys 2002.
Attention and processing speed
EVIDENCEACalabrese 2008 meta-analysis.
Anxiolytic / adaptogenic
EVIDENCEBMultiple RCTs.
Side effects
- GI upset (nausea, cramping)commonmild
- Initial fatigueuncommonmild
Where to buy
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| Nootropics DepotFeatured 4.8 | Bacopa Monnieri Capsules, 60ct (500mg) | 60 × 500mg | $19.99 | $0.33 | Buy |
| Pure Nootropics 4.5 | Bacopa Monnieri 50% Capsules, 60ct (300mg) | 60 × 300mg | $17.99 | $0.30 | Buy |
| Double Wood Supplements 4.4 | Bacopa Monnieri Capsules, 120ct (450mg) | 120 × 450mg | $17.99 | $0.15 | Buy |