Xtend-Life Ingredient Bacopa

Bacopa Background and Benefits

Bacopa is a genus of up to 100 aquatic plants, with Bacopa monnieri being one its best known members. B. monneri is a perennial, creeping herb that grows in tropical wetlands throughout the world. It has many common names, including Bacopa, Indian pennywort, Brahmi, herb-of-grace, thyme-leafed gratiola and water hyssop. Bacopa has a long history of use in the Ayurvedan system of traditional medicine in India. Its common uses in Ayruveda include cognitive enhancement and a neurological tonic.

Bacopa has succulent leaves that can have a thickness of up to ¼-inch, with small, white flowers. It can grow in slightly brackish water and is commonly cultivated in aquatic conditions such as aquariums, bog gardens, hydroponic tanks and ponds. Gardeners typically propagate bacopa with cuttings.

Bacopa contains many biologically active components. Bacosides are one of the most significant of these groups in health supplements. Bacosides are chemically classified as triterpenoid saponins, and include at least 12 specific compounds. Bacopa also contains several bioactive alkaloids, including brahmine, herpestine and nicotine. Additional components in bacopa include apigenin, cucurbitacin, hersaponin, monnierasides and plantainoside.

The most significant health benefits of bacopa extract are related to its effect on the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and antioxidant properties.

Uses of Bacopa

Memory support is one of the most common uses for bacopa extract in dietary supplements. It is also used to manage stress, support the respiration system and manage unhealthy inflammation.

Signs You May Need Bacopa

Older adults who wish to maintain their memory are one of the groups most likely to benefit from bacopa in supplements. Children between six and eight years of age may also need bacopa. Respiration issues that may indicate a need for bacopa include seasonal conditions. Additional signs that could mean you need bacopa extract include a rapid heart rate, fatigue, stomach discomfort, headaches, insomnia and difficulty with concentration.

Other Ingredients That May Be Of Interest

Gotu kola extract - Centella asiatica is an herbaceous plant with common names such as gotu kola and centella. The most common uses of gotu kola include managing blood circulation and swelling.

MSM - Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is also known by other names such as DMSO2, dimethyl sulfone and methyl sulfone. It is often used to support normal joint function, especially in older adults.

Synonyms and Similar Forms of Bacopa

Bacopin, Indian pennywort, Brahmi, herb-of-grace, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop

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