About Bacopa

Standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri, a perennial creeping herb native to wetlands, standardized to contain 20-55% bacosides. Bacosides are the primary bioactive triterpenoid saponins responsible for the plant's cognitive and neuroprotective effects. This extract is produced to ensure consistent potency and pharmacological activity. It is commonly used in dietary supplements for cognitive support, memory enhancement, and as a nervine tonic. The standardization process involves extracting the aerial parts of the plant and concentrating the bacoside content to a specified percentage range.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
2743

Compare All Forms

9 forms

Compare supplement forms of Bacopa by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Bacognize

Standardized for β‰₯45% bacosides. Patented cognitive support...

  • Label category: natural
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Bacopa (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 2279
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Bacopa glycoside (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 6957
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Standardized Extract (e.g., 20-55% Bacosides)

Standardized for consistent bacoside content (20-55%). Used...

  • Label category: natural
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Synapsa

Patented, clinically-studied Bacopa extract for memory and f...

  • CAS: CAS 606-76-6 (for Bacoside A, a key constituent)
  • Label category: natural
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Whole Herb Powder

Derived from the whole, dried plant. Efficacy and safety are...

  • Label category: natural
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

bacognize extract, Bacopa (unspecified), Bacopa monnieri extract (Synapsa), Bacosides extract, Crude Herb Powder, Dried Herb Powder, Herbal Powder, Herpestis monniera, Herpestis monniera extract, Plant Powder, Water hyssop extract

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Bacopa forms:

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Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Bacopa forms:

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