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Bacopa Monnieri Side Effects & Safety

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Safety Profile

Overall safety rating: Generally Safe

Potential Side Effects

  • GI discomfort — nausea, cramping, and bloating are the most common side effects (10-15% of users)
  • Increased bowel movements or diarrhea
  • Fatigue or drowsiness (less common)
  • Dry mouth
  • Taking with food significantly reduces GI side effects

Drug & Supplement Interactions

  • May enhance effects of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine)
  • May have additive effects with thyroid medications (bacopa may increase T4 levels)
  • May enhance sedative effects of CNS depressants
  • May interact with calcium channel blockers (mild hypotensive effects)

Maximum Dose

Do not exceed: 600mg/day of standardized extract

Full Bacopa Monnieri Guide

References

  1. (). Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. DOI
  2. (). The chronic effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy human subjects. Psychopharmacology. DOI
  3. (). Effects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. DOI