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==Bacopa Monnieri (memory/stress)==
* PERSONAL NOTE: Took Baccopa Extract 450mg for 2 months without much noticeable effects.

"Bacopa is a supplement herb often used for memory or stress adaptation. Its chronic effects reportedly take many weeks to manifest, with no important acute effects."

* Apparently as good as Lorazepam (Atavin) for stress reduction while helping memory. Could this mess with Lorazepam?

Was listed on the NootropicsExpert in the 'best' category (Ginseng/Ginkgo wasn't).

"[https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/comments/cpi7gp/bacopa_monnieri_and_motivation/ewr0e4v/ I was taking Bacopa Synapsa (less sedating than Bacopa Bacognize) and noticed I hardly felt any subjective effects of caffeine; the wakefulness promoting effect was still present, but the apparent increase in motivation, focus and mood disappeared.]" - There is a lot of other info about it reducing energy giving stuff.

"[https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/comments/cpi7gp/bacopa_monnieri_and_motivation/ewqldix/ Take it before bed. For a little while your morning coffee will not do anything to you. As time goes on you’ll start to feel the effects again and this is a good thing anyways cause it’s letting your adrenal glands heal and re-building your dopaminergic system. I’ve read studies that show it repairs your dopamine receptors, Serotonin receptors, Acetyl-Choline, Removal of Amyloid plaques in the brain. Massively increases Glutathione. I speculate aswell that because for me personally the Bacopa gave me the DEEPEST sleep I’ve ever had that I was also getting a substantial boost of growth hormone which was revitalizing my skin to an extent where it was like glowing.]"

Bacopa Monnieri is an herb which has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It's currently one of the most well tested nootropics. A 2012 review of 6 trials on Bacopa Monnieri noted large and statistically significant memory enhancing effects in older adults.[27][28] Bacopa's primary mechanism of action is still unclear, it seems be an anti-oxidant, a weak acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and a cerebral blood flow activator.[29] In animal models, Bacopa Monnieri seems to increase cortical concentrations of acetylcholine, dopamine and serotonin.[197] Bacopa Monnieri is likely to be one of the safest and most effective memory enhancers for older adults.

Standard Dose: 300mg assuming 50% bacosides once in the morning or 750mg assuming 20% bacosides

(Note: Bacopa Monnieri's memory enhancing effects appear with long-term continuous use, 8 weeks is a good minimum trial period)

"[https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/comments/cpi7gp/bacopa_monnieri_and_motivation/ewpz640/ I just changed from Bacognize to Synapsa and i can confirm that Synapsa is much less sedative. With Bacognize there is that noticeable sedative effect but with Synapsa i dont feel any of that.]"

Warnings

Bacopa Monnieri may alter the metabolism of certain drugs by changing the activities of CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19.[232] This may reduce the safety and effectiveness of other drugs you are taking. Talk to your doctor if you're on any prescription medications.

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLiWSu9E21g NootropicsExport]