Supplement information: BACOPA
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| General description |
Ayurveda plant with stimulative effect.
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| Found |
- Bacopa monnieri
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| Anti-aging role |
- significantly improve overall cognitive function - reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety - it's considered that has an anti-age effect (Ayurveda) |
| Deficiency symptoms |
Not possible.
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| Therapeutic doses |
Not established. Recommended: 300 mg a day during 12 weeks. |
| Maximum safe level |
It's not recommended to use Bacopa more than 12 weeks without a brake.
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| Side effects |
- nausea, vomiting - abdominal cramps - abundant stool - fatigue - bradycardia |
| Contraindications |
- bradycardia - hypertireoidism |
| Interactions |
- milk thistle - turmeric - green tea catehins |
| Other remarks |
- use Bacopa supplements with fatty food
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