General Dosage
300-600mg daily of extract standardized to 50% bacosides
Maximum dose: 600mg/day of standardized extract
Bacopa Monnieri Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 300-600mg daily of extract standardized to 50% bacosides
Timing: With a fat-containing meal for better absorption (bacosides are lipophilic) • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
Memory and learning
300mg extract daily for 8-12 weeksStrong
Attention/focus
300-450mg extract dailyModerate
Anxiety
300mg extract dailyModerate
Neuroprotection
300-600mg daily long-termEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Memory and learning | 300mg extract daily for 8-12 weeks | Strong |
| Attention/focus | 300-450mg extract daily | Moderate |
| Anxiety | 300mg extract daily | Moderate |
| Neuroprotection | 300-600mg daily long-term | Emerging |
Upper limit: 600mg/day of standardized extract
Timing & Absorption
With a fat-containing meal for better absorption (bacosides are lipophilic)
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Kongkeaw C, Dilokthornsakul P, Thanarangsarit P, et al. (2014). Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. DOI PubMed
- Stough C, Lloyd J, Clarke J, et al. (2001). The chronic effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy human subjects. Psychopharmacology. DOI PubMed
- Calabrese C, Gregory WL, Leo M, et al. (2008). Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. DOI PubMed