Some of you have probably heard of Bacopa Monnieri, which has been gaining a lot of popularity recently due to the almost magical properties commonly attributed to it.
What does this look like in reality?
Bacopa Monnieri is an extract of the small-leaved bacopa, which is a plant of the lepidopteran family.
It is also known as Brahmi, derived from Indian medicine, where it has been used for more than 5,000 years.
The name given to it (Brahma is one of the most important deities in Hinduism) is testament to the special role Bakopa has played there for centuries.
It has been used for virtually most conditions, including even anti-cancer.
Nowadays, however, it is mainly known for its pro-cognitive and neuroprotective properties, such as:
- memory improvement
- improving the ability to focus and concentrate
- improved cognitive abilities (here an additional strengthening of the effect can be observed when interacting with caffeine)
- improving the ability to learn and so-called encode information
- also has a calming and anti-stress effect
Where do these effects come from?
Bacopa has been shown in studies to have a significant positive effect on the number of neuronal cells in our brain, as well as on the proliferation of connections between them. This, in turn, directly translates into a significant increase in the speed and efficiency of our nervous system.
By influencing the number of neural connections in brain areas such as the hippocampus and the amygdala, it can also significantly improve memory, as these are the areas of our brain mainly responsible for it.
Bacopa also has a positive effect on the balance of neurotransmitters in our nervous system, which are key substances for its proper functioning.
It is known to have a positive effect on one of the key neurotransmitters in our brain, dopamine, which plays a very important role in processes such as memory, problem-solving and the ability to maintain concentration.
In addition, Bacopa increases blood flow in the brain, further influencing its better and more efficient functioning.
It is also worth mentioning the many other potential health benefits of Brahmi supplementation. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it is able to influence the retardation of the effects of cellular ageing and, in addition, it also shows antibacterial properties in both humans and animals.
Interestingly, it is also used in the treatment of schizophrenia, among other things.
When it comes to Bacopa supplementation, there are two extremely important points to bear in mind:
- Bacopa shows its true power after prolonged intake, lasting at least several weeks
- It has the best effects when acting synergistically in combination with other pro-cognitive ingredients
When developing the composition of GAMINATE, we took both of these factors into account in order to maximise its potential.
Finally, it is worth answering one more important question:
Is supplementation with Bacopa safe? ( Is it possible to overdose on it and thus harm yourself in some way)?
The answer is as positive as possible - properly guided supplementation with Bacopa is safe.
The dose used in GAMINATE is, on the one hand, high enough to have a real effect on our body, noticeably improving its cognitive functions, and, on the other hand, selected in such a way that there is no danger of an overdose under any circumstances, even with daily intake.
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Is it possible not to take a break from taking bacopa monnieri? I have been taking b.monnieri 500 mg standardized 50% for 3 months.I felt very good,super anti-stress and anti-anxiety effects.Now after 5 days break I feel its absence.Is a month break necessary?
Mrs Halina, thank you for your question and for raising this important issue. At Gaminate, we only have ingredients that can be used daily and without interruption, which is why we have used an ingredient in the form of BAKOPY MONNIERI, as no periodic breaks are required in its use.