- Improves cognitive function
- Calms and abolishes anxiety
- Improves memory processes
- Recommended as a tonic for the brain
- Stimulates the development of neurons
- Used as a nootropic agent
- Regenerates tissues and intensifies protein synthesis
- Activates the limbic system (hippocampus)
Swanson Bacopa Monniera is a dietary supplement containing a high-quality extract of the leaves of the small-leaved bacopa plant, which in Far Eastern medicine is known by the mysterious name Brahmi- from the word Brahma, one of the main gods of Hinduism.
The plant is used there to treat epilepsy, insomnia and as a tranquilizer and anxiety reliever. In the "West," it has gained popularity for its properties that improve cognitive function and memory processes.
Bacopa Monnieri (Bacopa small-leaved; Brahmi) - a medicinal plant widely used in Indian medicine and Ayurveda. It contains many active substances, including steroidal saponins (bacoside A, bacoside B, hersaponin, monnierin) and alkaloids (brahmin, herpestin). It is recommended in children as a brain tonic and for its ability to stimulate the development of the nervous system.
In addition, it has nootropic, antioxidant, neuroprotective, antidepressant, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, diastolic, antiepileptic, analgesic, adaptogenic, anti-anxiety, anti-anxiety and sleep-enhancing properties.
Brahmi activates the hippocampus
The mechanism of action of bacopa is quite broad, difficult to understand and incompletely understood. It is known that the active substances mainly affect the limbic system (hippocampus), which is the overarching system that directs basic behavioral mechanisms. The hippocampus is also strongly involved in learning and memory processes.
It has been proven that Brahmi increases the number of cells and nerve connections in this area of the brain, thus improving cognitive functions, improving the processes of remembering, associating and reproducing information. The plant also has applications in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Brahmi improves cholinergic transmission
Bacosides have the ability to increase acetylcholine levels and stimulate cholinergic relay in the brain, probably by preventing lipofuscin aggregation in the cerebral cortex, chelating heavy metal ions, stimulating choline acetyltransferase activity, affinity for muscarinic receptors, modulating monoaminergic neurotransmission processes, increasing GPx activity and inhibiting lipid peroxidation in the brain.
The above actions contribute to anti-aging and neuroprotective effects, improving cognitive function, enhancing working memory and increasing cerebral flow. In addition, there are reports that bacopa prevents the onset of neurodegenerative diseases, raises IQ levels and restores mental function in children suffering from ADHD, has applications in the treatment of epilepsy, insomnia, abolishes anxiety and improves cognitive function in post-stroke patients.
Other properties and uses
Brahmi is a rather unusually health-promoting plant. In addition to its mental health benefits, it has the ability to scavenge free radicals and peroxides, detoxifies the body, inhibits inflammation, prevents prostate hypertrophy, enhances protein synthesis, promotes tissue regeneration and stabilizes the structure of cell membranes. It is also used in the treatment of asthma, ulcers, ascites, enlarged spleen, leprosy, anemia, gastroenteritis.
Some notes on the method of administration
Due to the content of steroid-like compounds, it is recommended to take dry extracts with animal fat. It is well known to synergize with Gotu Kola and dissolve the raw material in fatty milk. For improved absorption, it can also be combined with lecithin. The effect of Bacopa is noticeable after a month of regular use. It is best to use for 2-3 months, followed by a month break.
In conclusion, Swanson Bacopa Monniera is a dietary supplement especially indicated for people with mental workload, living under stress and struggling with memory problems. As a nootropic agent, it has a positive effect on cognitive function, improving working memory, reflexes, fact association and mood.
