BOTANICALS
Bacopa (monnieri extract)
Bacopa monnieri, an Ayurvedic herb, supports memory, learning, and healthy cognitive function.
Also known as: Bacopa monnieri, brahmi, water hyssop, Bacopa monnieri extract
At a glance
- Form
- Bacopa monnieri extract
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 300 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Focus & memory*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Know
What the research says
In healthy older adults, 300 mg a day of a standardized bacopa extract improved learning and delayed recall over 12 weeks.*
RCT (double-blind, placebo-controlled) · 98 healthy adults over 55 (81 completed) · Morgan A, J Altern Complement Med 2010. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave bacopa out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much bacopa a day?
apiece formulas usually include 300 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is bacopa used for?
Bacopa monnieri, an Ayurvedic herb, supports memory, learning, and healthy cognitive function. In apiece it is part of formulas for Focus & memory.*
Who should be careful with bacopa?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy; Cancer immunotherapy; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding; Trying to conceive. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get bacopa in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Bacopa can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.