Bacopa 50% 300 mg 60 capsules

-Description-

Bacopa monniera [an Ayurvedic (Indian) plant] is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family grown mostly in India. Its many active compounds include: Alkaloids (brahmine and herpestine), Saponins (d-mannitol and hersaponin, acid A, and monnierin), Flavonoids (luteolin and apigenin). Also in significant amounts: betulic acid, stigmastarol, beta-sitosterol, bacopasaponins (bacosides A, bacosides B, bacopaside II, bacopaside I, bacopaside X, bacopasaponin C, bacopaside N2 and the minor components were bacopasaponin F, bacopasaponin E, bacopaside N1, bacopaside III, bacopaside IV, and bacopaside V).

Bacopa Monniera Extract (Standardized at 50 % Bacosides A & B) 300 mg 60 capsules

-Neurochemical Effects-

Bacosides A:

- Enhances Body’s Antioxidant Defenses [increases superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activities]

- Maintains the structural and functional integrity of the mitochondrial membrane [by inhibiting excessive lipid peroxidation & Creatine kinase,  improving the activities of ATPases, and maintaining the ionic equilibrium.]

-Protects gastrointestinal health [by raising mucosal defensive factors]

Bacopasaponin C:

- Has an inhibitory effect against parasites [anti-leishmanial properties]

-Dose-

300-600 mg daily.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.