Bacopa Gold - 90 Plantcaps, Memory Enhancement Supplement with Organic Bacopa Monnieri Extract Powder

Im in a technical medical sales enviroment where Im required to podium present to MD's and then field their questions. Doing this has always given me a good bit of anxiety due to the clinical nature of the discussion and the cerebral crowd. Ive taken rx meds to help with the focus but they just resulted in more anxiety. I came across Bacopa and then did some research and liked what I read, so I bought a bottle. I felt nothing for the first week or two, then one night during a presentation I had a moment of flow. Everything was clicking and I had no anxiety, which added to my confidence and the crowds interaction. I highly recommend this supplement!!!Here are just two of several clinical trial backing the benfits of BACOPA.Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.Calabrese C, Gregory WL, Leo M, Kraemer D, Bone K, Oken B.SourceHelfgott Research Institute, National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR 97201, USA. [email protected]:Study aims were to evaluate effects of Bacopa monnieri whole plant standardized dry extract on cognitive function and affect and its safety and tolerability in healthy elderly study participants.DESIGN:The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with a placebo run-in of 6 weeks and a treatment period of 12 weeks. Setting/location: Volunteers were recruited from the community to a clinic in Portland, Oregon by public notification.SUBJECTS:Fifty-four (54) participants, 65 or older (mean 73.5 years), without clinical signs of dementia, were recruited and randomized to Bacopa or placebo. Forty-eight (48) completed the study with 24 in each group.INTERVENTIONS:Standardized B. monnieri extract 300 mg/day or a similar placebo tablet orally for 12 weeks.OUTCOME MEASURES:The primary outcome variable was the delayed recall score from the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT). Other cognitive measures were the Stroop Task assessing the ability to ignore irrelevant information, the Divided Attention Task (DAT), and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) letter-digit test of immediate working memory. Affective measures were the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CESD)-10 depression scale, and the Profile of Mood States. Vital signs were also monitored.RESULTS:Controlling for baseline cognitive deficit using the Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration test, Bacopa participants had enhanced AVLT delayed word recall memory scores relative to placebo. Stroop results were similarly significant, with the Bacopa group improving and the placebo group unchanged. CESD-10 depression scores, combined state plus trait anxiety scores, and heart rate decreased over time for the Bacopa group but increased for the placebo group. No effects were found on the DAT, WAIS digit task, mood, or blood pressure. The dose was well tolerated with few adverse events (Bacopa n = 9, placebo n = 10), primarily stomach upset.CONCLUSIONS:This study provides further evidence that B. monnieri has potential for safely enhancing cognitive performance in the aging.Does Bacopa monnieri improve memory performance in older persons? Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.Morgan A, Stevens J.SourceSchool of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. [email protected]:The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Bacopa monnieri Linn. for improvement of memory performance in healthy older persons.STUDY DESIGN:This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:The trial took place in Lismore, NSW, Australia between February and July 2005. Ninety-eight (98) healthy participants over 55 years of age were recruited from the general population.INTERVENTIONS:Participants were randomized to receive an extract of Bacopa monnieri called BacoMind(TM) (Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd.), 300 mg/day, or an identical placebo. Following screening, neuropsychologic and subjective memory assessments were performed at baseline and at 12 weeks.OUTCOME MEASURES:Audioverbal and visual memory performance were measured by the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT), the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (CFT), and the Reitan Trail Making Test (TMT). Subjective memory performance was measured by the Memory Complaint Questionnaire (MAC-Q).RESULTS:One hundred and thirty-six (136) subjects volunteered; 103 met entry criteria, 98 commenced, and 81 completed the trial. Bacopa significantly improved verbal learning, memory acquisition, and delayed recall as measured by the AVLT: trial a4 (p = 0.000), trial a5 (p = 0.016); trial a6 (p = 0.000); trial a7 (delayed recall) (p = 0.001); total learning (p = 0.011); and retroactive interference (p = 0.048). CFT, MAC-Q, and TMT scores improved but group differences were not significant. Bacopa versus placebo caused gastrointestinal tract (GIT) side-effects.CONCLUSIONS:Bacopa significantly improved memory acquisition and retention in healthy older Australians. This concurs with previous findings and traditional use. Bacopa caused GIT side-effects of increased stool frequency, abdominal cramps, and nausea.

I have tried 2 different brands of Bacopa, this was the second brand I tried and is MUCH better than the other brand...Planetary Herbals (225mg)Back story- I have been experimenting with nootropics for the last year. I only take herbal ones now, the chemical ones didn't seem to do much for me. My main goals have been to help me think more clearly, think faster, and reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. I have been quite smart my whole life, but spent a long period with alcohol and other substances that dumbed me down a bit. I noticed a drastic change in my concentration and cognitive function. So it was time for repair.Bacopa has become one of my staples in my goals, which have been surpassed. I didn't notice any difference with the Planetary Herbals Bacopa, but due to the reviews I had read, I decided to try Bacopa Gold. This brand I did notice a change. Not so much at first but after I finished my first bottle, taking one tablet twice a day, I noticed some big changes. Thoughts do come quicker and with more clarity. My mind isn't racing, but thoughts come surprisingly quickly. I'm an engineer, and now it seems I come to conclusions on the spot.I'm not too sure on the anti-anxiety for me personally, but I have huge anxiety issues. I cannot say conclusively it was the bacopa, but I have reduced my anxiety meds by half.Many people take bacopa at night due to acting like a sedative. This is not the case for me, but I am quite immune to sedatives and sleep aids. I take 500mg first thing in the morning, and 500mg after lunch. If I'm having a rough day I will take another capsule after work.I do highly recommend this brand for Bacopa, it has done much for me. Though as with all herbs and nootropics, it's an individual thing, your results may vary, but it is worth a try.

I tend to like this product a lot, but a recent change had been made to the formulation that isn't captured in the images. The new formulation is called Synapsa. I'd recommend looking into it. One mention on their website indicated that its formulation was used in a 2001 study (The chronic effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy human subjects - Stough, 2001), but the fact is that this formulation was called KeenMind, not Synapsa. In fact all the studies it cited on its page were of KeenMind CDRI 08. I'm not sure if NutriGold is aware of this "deception" and if Synapsa is aware of their own false marketing, but I'd recommend examining it. KeenMind was developed by the Indian government’s Central Drug Research Institute. It has very specific methods of harvesting and cultivation according to their sales pitch. Unfortunately, you can only get these products in Singapore, South Africa, and Australia. There's a part of me that wants to discontinue using this product due to the deception, but I've had really good results in the past with this product.It takes awhile to work as most studies indicate. You most likely won't see cognitive enhancement until about 12 weeks in. The studies that measured results prior had benefits reported with low significance. It wasn't until the 12 week mark that the results became more significant. The more likely results in the short term are just what you'd expect from a low level anti-anxiety formulation. Nothing intense, but relaxing nonetheless. I rated it a 3/5, although prior to this change I would have rated it ~ 4.5/5.