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Bacopa CDRI-08

Standardized Bacopa monnieri extract for memory.

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Overview

Standardized Bacopa monnieri extract for memory.

Natural sources
  • Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
  • Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
  • Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
Common forms
  • Standardized extract capsule
  • Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
  • Powdered whole herb
  • Traditional decoction or tea

Mechanism of action

Bacosides enhance synaptic communication and antioxidant capacity.

Pathways
  • · Bacosides enhance synaptic communication
  • · antioxidant capacity

Effects on the body

Supports
memory

Organ system effects

Brain & CNS

Bacopa CDRI-08 acts on central nervous system targets implicated in attention, memory, and neuroprotection.

Evidence-based benefits

Improves memory

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · GI upset
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Bacopa CDRI-08 use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Safety & non-supplemental interactions

      Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

      Avoid if you are
      • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
      • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
        Membrane fluidity and neuronal signaling support.
      • Alpha-GPC or CDP-choline
        Provides choline substrate for acetylcholine synthesis.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      300 mg standardized
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the standardized extract capsule form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Either with or without food.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTPhytother Res · 2008

      Bacopa CDRI-08 memory trial

      Stough C, et al.

      62 adults given CDRI-08

      Key findings

      Improved working memory at 12 weeks.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Bacopa CDRI-08 — Improves memory

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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